This Roanoke Commemorative has magnificent toning to match its magnificent technical grade of MS67! A fully original coin that gets its beautiful toning from the holders that these coins came in when distributed by the government. A great coin!

The Roanoke Island, North Carolina, commemorative half dollar was issued in 1937 to mark the 350th anniversary of the birth of Virginia Dare, the first English child born in America. This coin is part of the classic commemorative coin series, which includes various issues minted between 1892 and 1954 to commemorate significant events and anniversaries.

Here are some key details about the 1937 Roanoke Island Commemorative Half Dollar:

Obverse Design: The obverse (front) side of the coin features a left-facing bust of Virginia Dare, with the legend "Virginia Dare 1587-1937" and "United States of America" around the border. Virginia Dare was born on Roanoke Island, and her birth is associated with the Lost Colony of Roanoke.

Reverse Design: The reverse (back) side of the coin shows a mother and child, representing Motherhood and the New World, with the legend "The Birth of Virginia Dare" and "Roanoke Island, North Carolina." The design was created by William Marks Simpson.

Composition: The coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper.

Mintage: The total mintage for the 1937 Roanoke Island Commemorative Half Dollar was 50,000 coins.