Coin profile
Reported standard-issue mintage / distribution: 20,013 Philadelphia; 15,010 Denver; 15,011 San Francisco
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1936 Providence Tercentenary Half Dollar
The story behind this coin
Rhode Island’s tercentenary coin depicts Roger Williams arriving by canoe and the state’s anchor-and-Hope emblem. The sponsor divided production among Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco, selling many coins as three-piece sets. All three mintmarked issues belong to the regular commemorative series.
Design and symbolism
Obverse: Roger Williams arriving by canoe.
Reverse: Rhode Island state anchor.
Regular issues and mintages
| Regular issue | Mint | Net distribution / collector mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Philadelphia | 20,013 |
| 1936-D | Denver | 15,010 |
| 1936-S | San Francisco | 15,011 |
The figures in this 1936 Providence 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.