Wisconsin Territorial Centennial half dollar
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wisconsin-territorial-centennial-half-dollar-312-12305843
title:
Wisconsin Territorial Centennial half dollar
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The Wisconsin Territorial Centennial half dollar is a commemorative half dollar designed by David Parsons and Benjamin Hawkins and minted by the United States Bureau of the Mint in 1936. The obverse depicts a pick axe and lead ore, referring to the lead mining in early Wisconsin, while the reverse depicts a badger and the territorial seal. Organizers of the territorial centennial celebration sought a commemorative half dollar as a fundraiser; at this time newly issued commemorative coins found
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description:
1936 United States commemorative coin
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wisconsin_Territorial_Centennial_half_dollar
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2024-04-27T07:29:41Z
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