1924 Huguenot & 1936 Norfolk Silver Half Dollar AU/BU Pair

Product Description

1924 Huguenot Walloon Tercentenary Silver Half Dollar AU – This silver half dollar marks the 300th anniversary of French Huguenots settling New Netherland (now New York) in 1624. The 90% silver piece celebrates their fight for civil and religious liberty. The engraving, designed by George T. Morgan of Morgan dollar fame, features portraits of Admiral Gaspard de Coligny and William the Silent on the obverse, and the ship Nieuw Nederlandt on the reverse. This issue was the only comemmorative struck in 1924; a total of 142,080 coins were distributed, but today far fewer remain in collectible condition. We've sourced gorgeous AU specimens.

1936 Norfolk Bicentennial Silver Half Dollar BU – Crammed full of dates and inscriptions, this busy coin celebrates the transformation of Norfolk, Virginia from township to borough, to city. While 25,000 were authorized, less than 17,000 were actually sold, most likely due to the plethora of commemorative coins that had already been issued in 1936. The half dollar was designed by husband and wife sculptors, William and Marjorie Simpson. A replica of the Norfolk City Seal graces the obverse; while the reverse depicts the Royal Mace of Norfolk. Intricate lettering is showcased by the Brilliant Uncirculated condition of these lustrous specimens.