Continuing on with the series on commemoratives I recently picked up for my collection, I present to you the 1936 Cleveland Centennial Half Dollar. This coin was minted to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the city of Cleveland, Ohio in the United States of America. It also happened to be at the same time as the Great Lakes Exposition that took place on the shores of Lake Erie.
The mintage of this coin is just over 50k. But you can still pick it up in higher grades for a decent price. I estimate this one to be around AU. It is 90% silver and at this condition has a numismatic value in AU, according to Red Book, of about $100 USD.
Cleveland was founded in 1796 near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River by General Moses Cleaveland, after whom the city was named. The location of Cleveland made it exceptional for trading and its eventual growth into an industrial power house at one time.
I have a personal love for Cleveland due to the Cleveland Clinic and what they have been able to do in assisting me through my health challenges over the years.
Designs for the Cleveland Half Dollars were created by Brenda Putman. Putnam was an amazing sculptor that designed many famous busts, cemetary monuments, and statues. But she also designed a handful of medals and coins.
Above is reference image you can compare the one from my collection to. This particular commemorative has a little bit more of pronounced portrait from the field than previous commemoratives I have shared. I feel the reverse is a fantastic design as well and one that 
If you have any further information about this coin you would like to add, like historical information I left out or want to correct any I may have gotten wrong, please drop it in the comments.
Thanks,
Joe
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