1936-D 50C Texas MS(PCGS#9387)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6524

Grade

MS68

Price

2,640

Lot Description

1936-D Texas Independence Centennial. MS-68 (PCGS). Intensely frosted surfaces with delicate champagne-gold iridescence. Issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Texas' independence from Mexico. The reverse design features portraits of Sam Houston and Stephen Austin, a depiction of the Alamo, a kneeling and winged figure of Nike as Liberty wearing a flowing gown and liberty cap, and Texas' six flags. The 1936-D issue is easily obtained at lower levels of Mint State, but is a formidable rarity in the grade offered here. Provenance: From the Abigail Collection, Part III. PCGS Population: 19; with a single MS-68+ finer. To view all items from the Abigail Collection, Part III click here. PCGS# 9387. NGC ID: BYJF. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.