1937 Roanoke, North Carolina 350th Anniversary. MS-68 (NGC).A virtually pristine beauty, both sides are fully impressed with billowy mint frost throughout. Predominantly brilliant, the persistent viewer will be rewarded with blushes of pretty red and rose-russet iridescence in isolated peripheral areas. Half dollars of this type were struck to commemorate two events: the 350th anniversary of the founding of the Lost Colony on Roanoke Island, North Carolina and the birth of Virginia Dare, the first child of English parents born in North America. Although the authorizing act of Congress dated June 24, 1936 allowed for an unlimited maximum mintage, and the Philadelphia Mint actually struck 50,000 coins, only 29,000 examples were distributed to collectors. This is one of the finest certified survivors, a delight to behold and worthy of the strongest bids.From the Rosie Collection.
