Coin profile
Reported standard-issue mintage / distribution: 50,030
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1936 Cleveland Centennial–Great Lakes Exposition Half Dollar
The story behind this coin
Issued for Cleveland’s centennial and the Great Lakes Exposition, this coin portrays city founder Moses Cleaveland and maps the Great Lakes on the reverse. The exposition provided a ready sales venue, and the issue achieved a comparatively large distribution without creating additional dates or mintmarks.
Design and symbolism
Obverse: Moses Cleaveland.
Reverse: Great Lakes map and compass.
Regular issues and mintages
| Regular issue | Mint | Net distribution / collector mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Issue / series total | 50,030 |
The figures in this 1936 Cleveland Centennial–Great Lakes Exposition 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.