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The Texas commemorative
silver half dollar celebrates the centennial of Texas' independence
in 1836. Mintage of the Texas half started with the Philadelphia
issue of 1934 and continued from 1935 through 1938 at all three
mints. The coin was designed by Pompeo Coppini. The reverse depicts
the kneeling figure of winged Victory with medallions on each
side featuring Gen. Sam Houston and Col. Stephen Austin, founders
of the Republic and State of Texas. A large five-pointed star
behind the eagle on the obverse has long been a symbol of the
Lone Star State. Mintage of the 1938 was only 3,780.
This Texas commemorative
half dollar has a strong strike with decent lustre, nice toning
and mark-free surfaces.
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