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The New Rochelle commemorative half dollar
was issued in 1938 to mark the 250th anniversary of the founding
of New Rochelle, NY in 1688 by French Huguenots. The land was
purchased from John Pell who specified in the title that a fattened
calf was to be given away every year on June 20. This is represented
by the figure of John Pell and a calf on the obverse. The reverse
features the fleur-de-lis adopted from the seal of the city.
The coin was designed by Gertrude K. Lathrop. Mintage was 15,266.
This New Rochelle half dollar is sharply struck
with subdued lustre and few noticeable contact marks.
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