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Coin Date: Texas Denomination (Short): 50c Denomination (Long): Half dollar Desg: MS Mint Mark: Various Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Classic Commemorative Coinage Years: 1934-1938 Mint Location: Various Diameter: 30.6 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 12.5 Weight (Ounces): 0.36169 Designer: Pompeo Coppini Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Features an eagle before a five-pointed star, referencing the Texas Lone Star symbol. Reverse Description: The reverse showcases several design elements, including the winged goddess Victory, cameo portraits of Texas Republic founders General Sam Houston and Stephen Austin, and the famous Alamo. General Notes: Designed by Pompeo Coppini, features on its obverse, these commemoratives were sold for $1 apiece. The Texas half dollars of 1934 through 1938 are generally common coins and are highly popular with coin collectors -- especially those living in Texas or with Lone Star roots. Most examples of the 1934 Texas half dollar are available in the uncirculated grades of MS63-66, though pieces grading MS67 or higher are quite scarce.
