Battle of Antietam Half Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1937
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 75-160
Background
The Battle of Antietam Half Dollar was released in 1937 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the bloodiest one day battle in American history.
Characteristics
The obverse design features generals George B. McClellan and Robert E. Lee.
The reverse features the Burnside Bridge and the date of the Battle of Antietam.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- LIBERTY
- GEN. GEORGE B. McCLELLAN
- GEN. ROBERT E. LEE
- HALF DOLLAR
Reverse Inscriptions
- SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY
- BATTLE OF ANTIETAM
- 1937
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- THE BURNSIDE BRIDGE
- SEPTEMBER 17, 1862
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
- Designer: William Marks Simpson