1936 Long Island Half Dollar 90% Silver Commem Cull

1936 Long Island Half Dollar 90% Silver Commem Cull

Add an affordable piece of classic American commemorative coinage to your collection with the 1936 Long Island Half Dollar 90% Silver Commem Cull. Issued to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the first European settlement on Long Island, this historic U.S. half dollar was struck from .900 fine silver. Offered in Cull condition, these coins provide collectors with access to an authentic 1936 commemorative silver half dollar at a potentially lower price than higher-grade examples.

Congress authorized the Long Island Tercentenary Half Dollar to recognize the 300th anniversary of the 1636 settlement of Long Island by Europeans. The coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint and distributed as commemorative issues rather than regular circulating half dollars.

The design was created by sculptor Howard Kenneth Weinman, son of renowned coin designer Adolph A. Weinman. The obverse depicts a Dutch settler and an Algonquian Native American in overlapping profiles, representing two peoples connected to Long Island's early colonial history.

The reverse features a Dutch sailing ship traveling across the water, surrounded by inscriptions referencing Long Island's tercentenary. Together, the designs give the coin a distinctive appearance among America's classic commemorative half dollars.

Coin Features:

• Made from .900 silver with a weight of 0.3617 troy oz
• Cull condition
• Denomination: 50 Cents
• Produced by the US Mint
• Obverse: features a bust of a Dutch colonist overlapping a similar bust of an Algonquin.
• Reverse: Displays a view of a 17th-century ship in the ocean along with the denomination.

Why Own the 1936 Long Island Half Dollar?

• Classic U.S. Commemorative: Part of America's historic early commemorative coin program.
• 90% Silver: Combines numismatic interest with genuine precious metal content.
• Historic 1936 Issue: Nearly a century old and connected to Long Island history.
• Distinctive Design: Features memorable dual portraits and a Dutch sailing ship.
• Collector Appeal: Suitable for U.S. commemorative, silver, and type collections.

The 1936 Long Island Half Dollar brings together American history, classic numismatic artistry, and genuine precious metal value in one collectible coin. With its 90% silver composition, distinctive Howard Kenneth Weinman design, and connection to Long Island’s 300th anniversary, this commemorative issue makes an interesting addition to collections of historic U.S. coins, classic commemoratives, and vintage American silver. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact one of our customer service representatives.

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