Lot number: 137

An American 1937 Battle of Antietam 75th Anniversary half dollar commemorative coin. Designed by William M Simpson. Notes.Similar to the Delaware Tercentenary half dollar, the reason for minting the commemorative was by the historical significance of the coin's subject rather than for profit as was the case with many contemporary commemorative coins. Both Washington County Historical Society of Hagerstown, Maryland, as well as the Antietam Celebration Commission had called for the minting of a commemorative coin to mark 75th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam. The bill authorizing coin passed on June 24th and set a minimum of 50,000

Estimate £150 to £200