1937 Antietam Anniversary. MS-66 (PCGS).,This original and fully lustrous Gem has light sandy-gold patina toward the borders. Authorized by the Act of June 24, 1937, and designed by William Marks Simpson, this half dollar type commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam. Known as the Battle of Sharpsburg in the South, this engagement took place on September 17, 1862, as part of the Maryland Campaign in the Civil War. With 22,717 Union and Confederate casualties (dead, wounded, or missing), Antietam is the bloodiest single-day battle in U.S. history.,From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection. Acquired directly from the Washington County Historical Society, 1937.,
1937 Arkansas Centennial. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC.,Fully struck, even over the eagles breast feathers, this premium quality example also offers smooth satin luster and delicate pearl gray and pale gold toning. All 5,500 examples of this issue intended for distr ...
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