Commems Collection Classic: Quick Bits #53 - Norfolk Controversy

I've previously posted about the hat that appears on the 1936 Norfolk, VA Bicentennial / Tricentennial Half Dollar - the "hat" in question is actually the British Crown that is found atop the Royal Mace that was given to Norfolk in 1653. (Link Below.)

At the time of the coin's issue, the inclusion of the British Crown did stir up a bit of controversy due to it being a symbol of the British Monarchy. To combat the negative impact of such controversy on the sale of its coin, the Norfolk Advertising Board (the sponsor of the coin) took out a full-page advertisement in the American Numismatic Association's The Numismatist magazine:

Norfolk Advertising Board Advertisement - ANA The Numismatist December 1937


For more on the Norfolk "coin-medal mixup" referenced in the ad, check out:

- 1936 Norfolk, VA Bicentennial / Tricentennial - Medal vs. Coin


For more on the Norfolk half dollar, see:

- 1936 Norfolk, VA Bicentennial / Tricentennial
- 1936 Norfolk, VA Bicentennial / Tricentennial - Original Models vs. Final Coins


For a closer look at the Norfolk, VA mace and the British Crown it features, check out:

- 1936 Norfolk, VA Bicentennial / Tricentennial - Coins with Hats Thread


For other of my posts about commemorative coins and medals, check out: Commems Collection