Discovering the 1936 Long Island Tercentenary Half Dollar Models and Their Hidden History

The recent acquisition of unique numismatic pieces has unveiled a fascinating chapter of American coin history. Professional numismatist Mike Byers recently acquired a plaster model and galvanos from sculptor Howard K. Weinman’s 1936 Long Island Tercentenary half dollar design. Held by Weinman’s family since his passing, these artifacts had been unknown to the numismatic world … Read more