Half Dollar 1934 TEXAS 50C Silver Commemoratives coin US

The Texas Centennial Half Dollar was struck in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Texas declaring its independence from Mexico on March 2, 1836 during the Battle of the Alamo. Recognizing the significance of this anniversary, on June 15th, 1933, Congress approved the first commemorative coin legislation since 1928. It provided for the mintage of up to 1,500,000 souvenir half dollars to be sold as part of the centennial celebration. Proceeds from the coin were to be used to help construct a memorial b