1936 Albany Charter Half Dollar

The story behind this coin

Albany commemorated the 250th anniversary of its municipal charter. The design shows Governor Thomas Dongan presenting the charter to city officials and uses a beaver from Albany’s seal. The sponsoring committee tightly controlled a relatively small one-year distribution.

Design and symbolism

Obverse: Governor Dongan presenting the Albany charter.

Reverse: Albany coat of arms.

Regular issues and mintages

The figures in this 1936 Albany Charter Half Dollar table report the regular collector issues shown for this commemorative. Where sponsors returned unsold coins for melting, the listed quantity reflects net distribution rather than the larger number initially struck.