Rhode Island Half Dollar
About Rhode Island Half Dollar
A commemorative half dollar marking the 300th anniversary of the founding of Providence, Rhode Island. Featured Roger Williams being welcomed by Native Americans. Only 20,013 were minted, making it one of the scarcer classic commemoratives. The Rhode Island half dollar is moderately valuable. The design represents the idealized version of colonial settlement that was popular in 1930s commemoratives. The coin was sold during Providences tercentenary celebration.
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