Battle of Gettysburg half dollar
| Value | 50 cents (0.50 US dollars) |
|---|---|
| Mass | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.61 mm (1.20 in) |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm (0.08 in) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Composition |
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| Silver | 0.36169 troy oz |
| Years of minting | 1937 |
| Mintage | 50,028 including 28 pieces for the Assay Commission (23,100 melted) |
| Mint marks | None, all pieces struck at Philadelphia Mint without mint mark. |
| Obverse | |
| Design | Portraits of Union and Confederate soldiers |
| Designer | Frank Vittor |
| Reverse | |
| Design | Union and Confederate shields divided by a fasces |
| Designer | Frank Vittor |
The Battle of Gettysburg half dollar was designed by Frank Vittor and minted in 1937, although it was dated 1936. It was struck to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg which was to be held in 1938.