1936-S Bay Bridge Commemorative Half Dollar NGC MS-64

The 1936-S Bay Bridge commemorative half dollar was struck to celebrate the completion of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, one of the most ambitious engineering projects of the Depression era. This silver commemorative was minted at the San Francisco Mint and marked a significant achievement in American infrastructure development during challenging economic times.

The obverse features a detailed California grizzly bear, the state symbol, with "United States of America" and "In God We Trust" inscribed around the border. The reverse depicts an impressive view of the newly completed Bay Bridge spanning San Francisco Bay, with "San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge" and the date "1936" prominently displayed.

This example grades MS-64 by NGC, showing well-preserved surfaces with good luster and minimal marks typical of the grade. The Bay Bridge commemorative series remains popular among collectors of both commemorative coins and California-related numismatics. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.