Description:
The 1936 Bridgeport Half Dollar was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of Bridgeport, Connecticut. The obverse features a portrait of P.T. Barnum, the famous showman and philanthropist born in Bridgeport. The reverse depicts an allegorical eagle with a sleek, modernistic design. This coin is graded MS66 by NGC, indicating a premium mint state with excellent luster and few imperfections. It represents an iconic piece of commemorative coinage from the Great Depression era, celebrating local and cultural history.