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The 1935-S San Diego commemorative half dollar honors the California-Pacific International Exposition, which took place in the southern California city of San Diego in 1935 and 1936. The coin, designed by Robert Aitken, was sold for $1 at the fair. Pieces struck in 1935 derived from the San Francisco Mint; more were made in 1936, and those come from the Denver Mint.
San Diego half dollars are among the most common of all classic commemoratives in part because large hoards of these coins were released from a few original purchasers during the 1970s and '80s. Most 1935-S San Diego half dollars are known in Gem Uncirculated condition, with pieces common through at least MS66. A small number of MS67s and a handful of MS68s also survive.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10363
Designer:
Robert Aitken
Obverse Designer:
Robert Aitken
Reverse Designer:
Robert Aitken
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
San Diego Expo
Coin Date:
1935-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
70,132
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9371
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Coin Value History
1935-S 50c San Diego Expo MS
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1935-S 50c San Diego Expo MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $10,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1935-S 50C San Diego, MS66 NGC. Mintage 70,132....
$207
1935-S 50C San Diego, MS67 PCGS. Mintage 70,132....
$763
1935-S 50C San Diego, MS64 NGC. Mintage 70,132....
$119
1935-S 50C San Diego, MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 70,132. ...
$174
1935-S 50C San Diego MS63 NGC. Mintage 70,132. ...
$114
1935-S 50C San Diego MS68★ NGC. A simply spectacular example from the first year of San Diego commemorative coinage....
$5,520
1935-S 50C San Diego MS62 ANACS. Mintage 70,132. ...
$104
1935-S 50C San Diego AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/11729). NGC Census: (13/5094). AU58. Mintage 70,132. ...
$75
1935-S 50C San Diego AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/11567 and 0/115+). NGC Census: (2/4945 and 0/25+). AU55. Mintage 70,132...
$84
1935-S San Diego 50c NGC UNC Details (Improperly Cleaned)
$31
1935-S 50C San Diego--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (0/4210). PCGS Population (1/10412). Mintage: 70,1...
$64
1935-S 50C San Diego MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/4171). PCGS Population (9/10334). Mintage: 70,132. Numismedia Wsl. Price fo...
$69
1935-S 50C San Diego XF45--Rim Damaged, Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details....
$42
1935-S 50C San Diego MS66 PCGS. Mintage 70,132....
$216
1935-S 50C San Diego MS67 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CAC Population: (98/5).MS67. Mintage 70...
$1,320
1935-S 50C San Diego MS64 PCGS. Mintage 70,132. ...
$124
1935-S 50C San Diego MS65 PCGS. Mintage 70,132. ...
$164
1935-S 50C San Diego MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (704/10901). NGC Census: (206/4815). MS63. Mintage 70,132. ...
$99
50C 1935-S SAN DIEGO. PCGS MS68 CAC
$13,512
1935-S 50C San Diego MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (37/4456). PCGS Population (83/10709). Mintage: 70,132. Numismedia Wsl. Price ...
$74
1893 25c Isabella MS
Worth: $190 – $52,000
1900 $1 Lafayette MS
Worth: $360 – $80,000
1921 50c Alabama MS
Worth: $90 – $20,250
1921 50c Alabama, 2x2 MS
Worth: $150 – $14,500
1936 50c Albany MS
Worth: $160 – $16,100
1937 50c Antietam MS
Worth: $405 – $35,000
Arkansas 50c MS [Type]
Worth: $72 – $20,000
1935-PDS Set Arkansas MS
Worth: $216 – $4,400
1935 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $1,800
1935-D 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $24,000
1935-S 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $1,100
1936-PDS Set Arkansas MS
Worth: $216 – $4,520
1936 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $1,620
1936-D 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $20,000
1936-S 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $1,800
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