New Rochelle, New York Half Dollar
Commemorative Coins
- Year of Issue: 1938
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 74-556
Background
The New Rochelle, New York Half Dollar was issued in 1938 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the settlement of New Rochelle in Westchester County, New York.
Characteristics
The obverse design features a full length figure of John Pell leading a calf.
The reverse features a modern interpretation of a classical fleur-de-lis.
Obverse Inscriptions
- SETTLED 1688
- INCORPORATED 1899
- NEW ROCHELLE
- NEW YORK
Reverse Inscriptions
- UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
- HALF DOLLAR
- E PLURIBUS UNUM
- LIBERTY
- IN GOD WE TRUST
- 1938
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
- Designer: Gertrude K. Lathrop