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The 1934-D Oregon Trail half dollar hails from the Denver Mint, which produced just more than 7,000 examples of this popular commemorative type that year. The Oregon Trail half dollar, honoring the historic 2,000-mile path cutting through the western United States along which many pioneers died, was designed by the husband-and-wife design team of James Earle Fraser and Laura Gardin Fraser. The obverse showcases a Native American standing before a geographical map of the United States and a line of miniature Conestoga wagons crossing the path of the trail. The reverse shows a cattle-driven wagon rolling over a sun-splashed hill.
The 1934-D Oregon Trail halves were sold for $2 apiece, and most were saved in uncirculated grades. However, relatively few managed to remain in the top Mint State grades. Gems are not terribly uncommon, but the 1934-D is among the scarcest of all Oregon Trail half dollars in the grades of MS66 or higher -- many show marks and other detractions across the faces of the coins, keeping the vast majority of specimens in grades below MS65.
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:
10342
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:
1934-D
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
7,006
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9344
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Coin Value History
1934-D 50c Oregon Trail MS
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1934-D 50c Oregon Trail MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$27,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
1934-D 50C Oregon, MS65 PCGS. CDN: $270 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 7,006....
$342
1934-D 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 7,006....
$512
1934-D 50C Oregon, MS64 PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 7,006. ...
$268
1934-D 50C Oregon MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (95/2). Mintage 7,006. ...
$720
1934-D 50C Oregon MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. Mintage 7,006....
$300
1934-D 50C Oregon -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 7,006....
$164
1934-D 50C Oregon MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (5/1267). PCGS Population (15/2331). Mintage: 7,006. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$159
1934-D 50C Oregon--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc Details. Pearl gray toning overall with a hint of golden-brown at the obver...
$161
1934-D 50C Oregon, Tripled Die Obverse MS65 ANACS. Mintage 7,006....
$240
1934-D 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. Mintage 7,006....
$480
1934-D 50C Oregon MS64 NGC. Housed in a Generation 6 fatty holder. Mintage 7,006....
$252
1934-D 50C Oregon MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (94/2). Mintage 7,006. ...
$690
1934-D 50C Oregon MS63 NGC. Gold CAC. Housed in a Generation 4 premium holder. CAC Population: (7/322). Mintage 7,006....
$690
1934-D 50C Oregon Trail--Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/1194). PCGS Population (1/2245). Mintage: 7,006. Numi...
$115
1934-D 50C Oregon MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (5/1212). PCGS Population (15/2273). Mintage: 7,006. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$161
1934-D 50C Oregon MS65 PCGS. Mintage 7,006....
$396
1934-D 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 7,006. ...
$384
1934-D 50C Oregon MS64 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 7,006....
$276
1934-D 50C Oregon MS67 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (25/0). Mintage 7,006. ...
$1,140
1934-D 50C Oregon MS63 ANACS. Mintage 7,006. ...
$204
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Worth: $72 – $1,100
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Worth: $216 – $4,520
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Worth: $72 – $1,620
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Worth: $72 – $20,000
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Worth: $72 – $1,800
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