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The 1926 Oregon Trail half dollar is the first of several issues of this particular commemorative type -- one that was struck until 1939. It reigns as the longest-produced design during the entire classic commemorative series, having been struck over the course of 14 years.
Many say the Oregon half dollar is one of the earliest types of commemoratives that was really afflicted by the abuses and manipulation that eventually brought an end to the commemorative coin program of 1892-1954. Regardless of the controversy surrounding this coin, which will be touched on in this and other listings for this piece, the Oregon half dollar is largely regarded as one of the most beautiful coins the United States Mint ever produced. It honors the 2,000-mile Oregon Trail and the many pioneers who charted the path and died along the route. The 1926 issues were sold for $1 each.
The coin was designed by husband-and-wife coin-designing team James Earle Fraser and Laura Gardin Fraser. The obverse shows a Native American standing before a geographical map of the continental United States, with an indication of the actual Oregon Trail across the applicable portion of map. The reverse shows a cattle-drive stagecoach rolling over a hill with a large sunset shining in the background.
In its first year of issue, the 1926 Oregon Trail half dollar saw production at the Philadelphia and San Francisco Mints. The Philadelphia and San Francisco offered a combined 131,010 examples, and most of the available specimens today are known in uncirculated grades. They are usually encountered in the grades of AU-MS65, with higher-grading pieces proving scarce. No Oregon half dollars were minted in 1927, and the next batch would come from Philadelphia in 1928.
Obverse Description
The obverse shows a Native American standing before a geographical map of the continental United States, with an indication of the actual Oregon Trail across the applicable portion of map.
Reverse Description
The reverse shows a cattle-drive stagecoach rolling over a hill with a large sunset shining in the background.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10338
Designer:
James Earle Fraser, Laura Gardin Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Reverse Designer:
Laura Gardin Fraser
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:
Oregon Trail
Coin Date:
1926
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
47,955
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9340
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Coin Value History
1926 50c Oregon Trail MS
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1926 50c Oregon Trail MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$11,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $9,500 | $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 |
1926 50C Oregon, MS66 PCGS. CDN: $285 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 47,955....
$354
1926 50C Oregon, MS64 NGC. CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 47,955....
$244
1926 50C Oregon MS67+ PCGS. CAC. CAC: 82 in 67, 1 finer (11/25). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 47,955. ...
$2,440
1926 50C Oregon MS68 NGC. ...
$3,416
1926 50C Oregon AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 73 in 58, 3940 finer (10/25). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 4...
$144
1926 50C Oregon MS65 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 47,955....
$288
1926 50C Oregon MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (86/3716). Mintage 47,955. From The Charles R. Meeker, II Collection....
$164
1926 50C Oregon MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (210/2041). PCGS Population: (449/3197). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mint...
$228
1926 Oregon 50c PCGS AU Details (Cleaned)
$110
1926 Oregon 50c NGC UNC Details (Cleaned)
$137
1926 Oregon 50c PCGS UNC Details (Cleaned)
$125
1926 50C Oregon AG3 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (3/3336). NGC Census: (0/2142). Mintage: 47,955. ...
$258
1926 50C Oregon MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (5/2058). PCGS Population (3/3148). Mintage: 47,955. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$112
1926 50C Oregon -- Cleaned -- ANACS. UNC Details Net AU55. NGC Census: (5/1909). PCGS Population (6/2903). Mintage: 47,955....
$126
1926 50C Oregon AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/1709). PCGS Population (1/2617). Mintage: 47,955. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/...
$104
1926 50C Oregon XF45--Corroded, Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details....
$63
1926 50C Oregon, MS66 NGC. CDN: $285 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 47,955....
$342
1926 50C Oregon, MS64 PCGS. CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 47,955....
$268
1926 50C Oregon MS67 NGC. Mintage 47,955. ...
$528
1926 50C Oregon MS68 NGC....
$3,840
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Worth: $360 – $80,000
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Worth: $90 – $20,250
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Worth: $160 – $16,100
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Worth: $405 – $35,000
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Worth: $72 – $20,000
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Worth: $216 – $4,400
1935 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $1,800
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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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