The 1935 Half dollar is part of a series of Classic Commemorative coins struck from 1892-1954. The specific variety is Spanish Trail. Struck in Philadelphia and designated as a Business (MS) strike, this coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper from a mintage of 10,008 struck.
Coin Features:
Obverse: cow’s head as the central device, apparently a metaphor for Cabeza de Vaca, which translates in Spanish to “head of a cow.” LIBERTY and above that, the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. Below is the explorer's name ALVAR NUNEZ CABEZA DE VACA. Encircling the rim are the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR.
Reverse: Map of the southern United States from Florida through Texas with the fictionalized Spanish Trail marked off across five states, ending at EL PASO.
This is a PCGS graded coin. You will receive the coin pictured. You are purchasing a 1935 Spanish Trail graded MS68. This is an excellent coin to add to your collection.
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