Maryland Tercentenary Half Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1934
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 73-215
Background
The Maryland Tercentenary Half Dollar was released in 1934 to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Province of Maryland.
Characteristics
The obverse design features the likeness of Cecil Calvert, Lord Baltimore.
The reverse features Calvert's coat of arms.
Obverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- CECIL CLAVERT
- HALF DOLLAR
Reverse Inscriptions
- MARYLAND TERCENTENARY
- FATTI MASCII PAROLE FEMINE
- 1634-1934
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
- Designer: Hans Schuler