Description:
Offered here is a sharply struck silver commemorative with rich historical context: the 1937-S Arkansas Centennial Half Dollar, certified by NGC as MS64. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, this Mint State coin honors the 100th anniversary of Arkansas’ admission to the Union and showcases bold design elements and satiny luster — an excellent addition to any early commemorative collection.
Specifications:
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Denomination: Half Dollar
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Year of Issue: 1937
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Mint: San Francisco (S)
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Series: Arkansas Centennial (1935–1939)
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Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
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Diameter: 30.6 mm
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Weight: 12.5 grams
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Grade: MS64
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Certification: NGC
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Holder: NGC-certified slab
Highlights:
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Certified MS64 by NGC – clean fields, strong strike, and frosty eye appeal
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Struck at the San Francisco Mint during the commemorative boom of the 1930s
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Obverse features Liberty flanked by an American Indian chief and a frontiersman
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Reverse displays the Arkansas eagle with rays and a bold star motif
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Scarcer branch mint issue in the multi-year Arkansas series
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A compelling coin for fans of American frontier symbolism and regional history
Historical Note:
The Arkansas Centennial Half Dollar series ran from 1935 to 1939 and was struck at all three U.S. mints. The 1937-S issue, from the San Francisco Mint, reflects the U.S. Mint’s broader effort to extend commemorative sales during the Great Depression by issuing yearly updates of an original design.
Created by Edward Everett Burr, the coin’s obverse blends classical Liberty with frontier and Native American imagery, while the reverse features a striking eagle perched before a radiant star. In MS64, the 1937-S remains a collectible branch mint issue from one of the most enduring commemorative programs of the era.
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