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One of the most popular commemorative coins in its time and today is the 1928 Hawaiian half dollar, a coin honoring the 150th anniversary of Captain James Cook's landing in the Hawaiian islands in 1778. The coin, designed by Juliette May Fraser and Chester Beach, depicts Captain Cook on the obverse and on the reverse a picturesque island panorama with a native Hawaiian welcomingly gesturing toward the viewer.
The coin saw a relatively small mintage of around 10,000 pieces and they were widely distributed by the Bank of Hawaii for $2 each -- the highest issue price for a commemorative half dollar at that time. Most examples are well struck and lustrous, though exhibit have heavy toning.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10314
Designer:
Juliette May Fraser (Sketched), Chester Beach (Executed)
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:
Hawaiian
Coin Date:
1928
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
10,008
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9309
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Coin Value History
1928 50c Hawaiian MS
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1928 50c Hawaiian MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$95,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $79,000 | $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 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1928 50C Hawaiian, MS62 PCGS. CDN: $2,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 9,958....
$2,379
1928 50C Hawaiian MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,806
1928 50C Hawaiian MS63 PCGS. ...
$2,684
1928 50C Hawaiian MS67 NGC. ...
$34,160
1928 50C Hawaiian -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. Unc Details, Net AU55. Mintage 9,958. ...
$1,680
1928 50C Hawaiian MS65 NGC. This is a delightful Gem from the highly collectible 1928 Hawaiian half dollar issue. Silver-gr...
$3,600
1928 Hawaiian PCGS UNC details/cleaned
$1,534
1928 50C Hawaiian MS66 PCGS....
$5,520
1928 50C Hawaiian MS61 ANACS. Housed in an ANA cache holder....
$2,280
1928 50C Hawaiian -- Cleaned -- ANACS. AU58 Details. Mintage 9,958....
$1,440
1928 50C Hawaiian AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (11/1698). PCGS Population: (22/2908). CDN: $1,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mi...
$2,040
1928 Hawaiian 50c NGC AU Details (Harshly Cleaned)
$575
1928 50C Hawaiian VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/2938 and 0/75+). NGC Census: (0/1702 and 0/17+). Mintage 9,958. ...
$1,500
$575
1928 50C Hawaiian--Cleaned--ANACS. VF 30 Details. NGC Census: (2/1373). PCGS Population (0/2257). Mintage: 9,958. Numismedi...
$1,035
1928 50C Hawaiian AU53 ANACS. This lightly circulated piece is enveloped in shades of rose, grey, and lime....
$1,265
HAWAIIAN 50C
$488
1928 50C Hawaiian MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (290/2564). NGC Census: (172/1522). CDN: $2,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62....
$1,920
1928 50C Hawaiian MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,928
1928 50C Hawaiian MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 9,958....
$2,760
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Worth: $190 – $52,000
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Worth: $360 – $80,000
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Worth: $90 – $20,250
1921 50c Alabama, 2x2 MS
Worth: $150 – $14,500
1936 50c Albany MS
Worth: $160 – $16,100
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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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