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The 1936 Norfolk Commemorative Half Dollar was a silver fifty-cent piece issued by the United States Mint to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Norfolk, Virginia’s establishment as a borough and the 300th anniversary of the granting of its original land patent. With a mintage of only 16,936 coins, it remains one of the lower-mintage commemorative half dollars of the classic era, making it a sought-after piece among collectors of early 20th-century American numismatics. This particular coin boasts an impressive MS67 certification from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). Now, the 1936 Norfolk Commemorative Half Dollar is available online from Bullion Metals.

Coin arrives in an individual protective slab!Released to celebrate Norfolk’s 200th anniversary as a borough!Final mintage of 16,936 coins!Contains .36169 troy oz of actual silver content.Issued a face value of $.50 (USD).Bears a grade of Mint State 67 from the NGC.Obverse depicts the seal of Norfolk.Reverse includes the Royal Mace of the Borough of Norfolk, England, as well as the Norfolk, Virginia, city mace.Please note that the exact appearance and condition of the coins may vary slightly.

Coin arrives in an individual protective slab!

Released to celebrate Norfolk’s 200th anniversary as a borough!

Contains .36169 troy oz of actual silver content.

Issued a face value of $.50 (USD).

Bears a grade of Mint State 67 from the NGC.

Obverse depicts the seal of Norfolk.

Reverse includes the Royal Mace of the Borough of Norfolk, England, as well as the Norfolk, Virginia, city mace.

Please note that the exact appearance and condition of the coins may vary slightly.

This 1936 Norfolk Commemorative Half Dollar is in MS67 condition. The coins in this listing offer brilliant, high-end visual appeal with the possibility of blast-white surfaces, satin-to-frosted luster, and crisply preserved legends. A typical MS67 specimen showcases three of four minuscule contact marks and one more noticeable, though not detracting, mark. One or two small, single hairlines may be present, but are not visible without the aid of magnification.

The obverse of the 1936 Norfolk Commemorative Coin features the Norfolk city mace and the Royal Mace of the Borough of Norfolk, England, symbolizing the historical connection between the Virginia city and its English namesake. The design was created by William Marks Simpson and his wife Marjorie Emory Simpson.

The reverse design of the 1936 Norfolk Commemorative Half Dollar displays the seal of the City of Norfolk, which depicts a three-masted ship representing the city’s maritime heritage and importance as a naval port. Surrounding the central image are the inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” “HALF DOLLAR,” and the 1636 date.

This coin was released specifically to raise funds for the Norfolk Bicentennial celebration held in 1936, following the common practice of the era where commemorative coins served dual purposes as both collectibles and fundraising vehicles for civic events. The proceeds from sales helped finance various celebrations and civic improvements associated with Norfolk’s milestone anniversary, though like many commemoratives of this period, the coins were sold at premiums above face value to collectors.