Coin profile
Reported standard-issue mintage / distribution: 20,993
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1936 Delaware Tercentenary Half Dollar
The story behind this coin
Although dated 1936, this coin commemorated the 300th anniversary of the Swedes’ 1638 landing in Delaware and was released for the 1938 celebration. The designs show Old Swedes Church and the ship Kalmar Nyckel. Its date-event mismatch is intentional, not an error.
Design and symbolism
Obverse: Old Swedes Church.
Reverse: The ship Kalmar Nyckel.
Regular issues and mintages
| Regular issue | Mint | Net distribution / collector mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Issue / series total | 20,993 |
The figures in this 1936 Delaware Tercentenary 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.