1936 Robinson--Arkansas Centennial. MS-67 (PCGS).An outstanding example of this popular variety, readily available in lower grades, but elusive scarce to rare in at the various Superb Gem grade levels. Both sides possess outstanding eye appeal, the surfaces dressed in subtle rose and powder blue iridescence. This type caused some minor furor at the time of issue as Arkansas Senator Joseph T. Robinson, whose image is portrayed on the coin, was then a serving politician, and it had not been the custom to show living people on United States coins.<p>It is interesting to note that when these were minted, we (Stacks) were the official distributors. Our business in New York City was new at the time, having just started in 1935. Later, we would participate in the distribution of other commemoratives, including certain Arkansas and Booker T. Washington issues.
