Offered here is a 1936 Bridgeport, Connecticut Centennial Commemorative Half Dollar, certified MS 65 by NGC with the special VaultBox – Series 5 label cert. This is a classic U. Commemorative type featuring P. Barnum and a striking modernist eagle design. Date / Type: 1936 Bridgeport Connecticut Centennial commemorative 50¢. Denomination: Half Dollar – 50 Cents. Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper – standard classic commem half specs (0.3617 troy oz actual silver weight). Mintage: Only 25,015 pieces struck for collectors. Grade: MS65 (Mint State 65) – certified by NGC. Holder: NGC slab with VaultBox – Series 5 label. Obverse: Portrait of P. Barnum, famed showman and former mayor of Bridgeport, with legend. Reverse: Stylized eagle perched above a rising sun, symbolizing the growth and progress of Bridgeport. Eye appeal & surfaces. Please see the high-resolution photos – this is the exact coin you will receive. Attractive original toning with soft champagne-gold color across both sides and subtle hints of pastel blue/green in the fields. Strong, satiny mint luster still visible through the toning. Design details are sharp: Barnum’s hair, facial features, and lettering are bold; on the reverse the eagle’s wings and body show excellent definition. No distracting hits or gouges – typical light contact marks only, fully consistent with the MS65 grade. Overall, this is a high-grade, eye-appealing example of a popular one-year type commemorative. The Bridgeport half dollar was issued in 1936 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of Bridgeport, Connecticut. The coin also honors the city’s most famous citizen, Phineas Taylor P. Barnum, showman, circus founder, and philanthropist. Barnum served as mayor of Bridgeport and was instrumental in the city’s development. Kreis used a bold, Art-Deco inspired style. The modernist eagle on the reverse was considered very innovative for its time and makes this issue a favorite among classic commemorative collectors. With its low mintage, one-year design, and connection to Barnum and early 20th-century American art, the Bridgeport half is widely collected as both a type coin and a historical piece of Americana. Certified MS65 by a top grading service (NGC) – authenticity and grade guaranteed. Special VaultBox Series 5 pedigree adds a fun and desirable modern twist. Attractive natural toning and strong luster – not a dull, heavily dipped example. Solid numismatic premium over melt thanks to the low mintage and demand for classic silver commemoratives. Perfect for a classic commem set, a toned type set, or any P. Barnum / American history collection. Tracking provided on every order. Please read / profile visit. I’m gradually listing a variety of high-quality U. Coins – Morgans, Peace dollars, classic commemoratives, proof & mint sets, and more. 1936 Bridgeport half dollar. Bridgeport Connecticut commemorative 50c. 1936 50C NGC MS65. VaultBox Series 5 coin. Classic silver commemorative half dollar. Toned MS65 silver 50c. Old us 90 percent silver coin.