New Rochelle Half Dollar
About New Rochelle Half Dollar
A commemorative half dollar marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of New Rochelle, New York, by Huguenot settlers. Featured a fawn on the obverse and a fleur de lis on the reverse. Only 15,269 were minted. The New Rochelle half dollar is one of the scarcer classic commemoratives. The fawn design is considered one of the most charming and artistic of the classic commemorative series. The coin was sold during the 250th anniversary celebration.
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