1934 Texas Independence Centennial. MS-67+ (PCGS).
Splashes of iridescent olive-copper, steel-blue and reddish-apricot toning enliven a base of warm sandy-silver patina. The Act of June 15, 1933, called for the production of a maximum of 1,500,000 half dollars to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Texas independence, won after the defeat of Santa Anna's forces at the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, and the subsequent signing of the Treaties of Velasco on May 14. The issues of 1934 and 1935 were produced ahead of the actual centennial at the request of the American Legion Texas Centennial Association to raise money for the Exposition planned for June 6 to November 29, 1936, in Dallas. The first year Superb Gem offered here would be difficult to improve upon and will have no difficulty finding its way into an advanced collection.
PCGS# 9381. NGC ID: BYJ7.
PCGS Population: 28; 2 finer (MS-68+ finest).
From the Joyce Collection.

Estimate: $1600