Coin profile
Reported standard-issue mintage / distribution: 18,028
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1937 Battle of Antietam 75th Anniversary Half Dollar
The story behind this coin
Issued for the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Battle of Antietam, this coin pairs Union General George McClellan with Confederate General Robert E. Lee. The reverse shows Burnside Bridge, one of the battlefield’s best-known landmarks. It was sold to support commemorative activities at the preserved site.
Design and symbolism
Obverse: Generals McClellan and Lee.
Reverse: Burnside Bridge.
Regular issues and mintages
| Regular issue | Mint | Net distribution / collector mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Issue / series total | 18,028 |
The figures in this 1937 Battle of Antietam 75th Anniversary 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.