Bridgeport, Connecticut Centennial Half Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1936
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 74-596
Background
The Bridgeport, Connecticut Centennial Half Dollar was released in 1936 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the city’s incorporation.
Characteristics
The obverse design features a portrait of circus promoter P.T. Barnum.
The reverse features an eagle.
Obverse Inscriptions
- BRIDGEPORT CONNECTICUT CENTENNIAL
- P.T. BARNUM
- 1836-1936
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- LIBERTY
- HALF DOLLAR
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
- Designer: Henry Kreis