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Arkansas–Robinson half dollar
United States commemorative coin From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Arkansas–Robinson half dollar is a commemorative fifty-cent piece struck by the United States Bureau of the Mint in 1936. It is a special issue of the Arkansas Centennial half dollar featuring a different reverse design from Henry Kreis.[1][2]
The coin featured Joseph Taylor Robinson, who represented Arkansas in the U.S. Senate at the time. He was the fourth of four living persons depicted on U.S. coinage.[2]
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Design and History
In 1936, with the Arkansas Centennial half dollar already in its second year of production, the Centennial Commission responsible for the coins' production and distribution following in the lead of the Texas Centennial Commission, sought a bill for three new reverse designs on its coinage. Despite previously denying the Texas commission's request, Congress authorized Public Law 831, which allowed the Arkansas commission the opportunity to create one new reverse design.[3] The coins, which were not struck until January 1937, retailed for $1.85 each when released.[4][5]
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Production and Collecting
With a maximum authorized mintage of 50,000 pieces, the Mint struck 25,250 "business-strike" coins along with a reported eight Satin Finish "proofs", which were popular at the time. Four of these were presented to noted coin dealer Wayte Raymond, one presented to Robinson, and another earmarked for President Franklin D. Roosevelt.[6]
Unlike the Arkansas Centennial half dollar, this coin was a one-year only type issue, and as such, more pressure is placed on the coin from type collectors needing one to complete a set.
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