1936 Cleveland Centennial 1/2 Dollar - MS64
Updated August 19, 2026
| Lot number | 168 |
| Auction | VARIETY COIN AUCTION - 8/26/26 |
| Date | August 26, 2026 at 7:05 PM CDT |
| Auction house | BIGBIDNOW |
| Location | Columbia, Missouri |
Offered is a 1936 Cleveland Centennial / Great Lakes Exposition Commemorative Silver Half Dollar graded MS64. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this classic commemorative honors the 100th anniversary of Cleveland's incorporation and the 1936 Great Lakes Exposition. Please review the photos for the exact holder, certification, surfaces, and overall appearance. The coin was designed by sculptor Brenda Putnam. The obverse features a left-facing portrait of Moses Cleaveland, founder of the city, while the reverse depicts a map of the Great Lakes with a compass pointing toward Cleveland and stars marking major cities in the region. The issue was struck in 90% silver and 10% copper, with a standard weight of 12.5 grams and approximately 0.3617 troy ounces of silver. The total mintage was approximately 50,030 pieces, with production taking place in 1936 and 1937; all examples carry the 1936 date.
