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Struck to commemorate the California-Pacific International Exposition held in San Diego during 1935 and 1936, the 1936-D San Diego half dollar was a popular coin during the time of its striking. It was the second year of issue for this coin, which was originally produced at the San Francisco Mint in 1935. The 1936 Denver-minted halves, like the identical 1935-S examples, were designed by Robert Aitken. However, the 1936-D half dollars were sold for as much as $3 by the Exposition -- significantly higher than the $1 the 1935-S took at the fair.
The 1936-D half dollar is common, with pieces widely available in grades as high as MS65 and MS66. Examples grading MS67 are scarce, while those in MS68 are extremely rare. Most known examples feature white surfaces and rich, frosty luster.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10364
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:
1936-D
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
30,092
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9372
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Coin Value History
1936-D 50c San Diego Expo MS
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1936-D 50c San Diego Expo MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$30,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $25,000 | $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 |
1936-D 50C San Diego, MS66 PCGS. Mintage 30,092....
$220
1936-D 50C San Diego, MS67 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 82 in 67, 0 finer (11/25). Mintage 30,092....
$1,708
1936-D 50C San Diego, MS65 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. Mintage 30,092....
$204
1936-D 50C San Diego MS64 NGC. Mintage 30,092. ...
$134
1936-D 50C San Diego MS68★ NGC. The San Diego commemorative halves were coined in two different years at two differen...
$9,300
1936-D 50C San Diego MS62 ANACS. Mintage 30,092. ...
$119
1936-D San Diego 50c NGC MS63
$140
1936-D 50C San Diego MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1/2713). PCGS Population (2/7051). Mintage: 30,092. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$89
1936-D 50C San Diego--Harshly Cleaned--AU50 NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (0/2476). PCGS Population (0/6788). Mintage: 30,09...
$51
1936-D 50C San Diego--Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/2455). PCGS Population (1/6758). Mintage: 30,092. Numismed...
$75
1936-D 50C San Diego--Cleaned--ANACS. AU55 Details. NGC Census: (0/2339). PCGS Population (0/6579). Mintage: 30,092. Numism...
$48
1936-D 50C San Diego, MS66 NGC. Mintage 30,092....
$293
1936-D 50C San Diego MS67 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (82/0). Mintage 30,092....
$1,920
1936-D 50C San Diego MS65 NGC. Mintage 30,092. ...
$204
1936-D 50C San Diego MS64 PCGS. Mintage 30,092. ...
$139
1936-D 50C San Diego MS68★ NGC. ...
$13,800
1936-D 50C San Diego MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (4/2567). PCGS Population (26/6902). Mintage: 30,092. Numismedia Wsl. Price fo...
$79
1936-D 50C San Diego MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (313/7081). NGC Census: (58/2767). MS63. Mintage 30,092. ...
$126
1936-D 50C San Diego AU50--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price ...
$52
1936-D 50C San Diego--Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/2437). PCGS Population (1/6749). Mintage: 30,092. Numism...
$69
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Worth: $216 – $4,400
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Worth: $72 – $1,800
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Worth: $72 – $24,000
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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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