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The 300th anniversary of the founding of Providence, Rhode Island, by Roger Williams was marked on this commemorative half dollar, struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints. Rhode Island half dollars were distributed for $1 apiece, though some unscrupulous types announced the coin had sold out much more quickly than it did, causing a rush to buy the coin at huge premiums before the collecting public discovered the truth. This is one of yet many such instances of abuse and scandal that marked the commemorative program during the mid 1930s.
The Rhode Island half dollar was designed by Arthur Graham Carey and John Howard Benson and depicts a rather modernistic abstract obverse depiction of Roger Williams being greeted by a Native American upon arriving on his boat. The reverse features an anchor within a shield design carrying the word HOPE. The design is somewhat low relief with some broader flat surfaces, providing more numerous places for nicks and marks to become visible on the coin.
Most examples are known in uncirculated grades of MS63-65, with MS66s proving scarce and pieces grading MS67 or higher quite rare. Many specimens are quite frosty, though buyers should keep an extra close eye for detractions and anything else inhibiting eye appeal.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10360
Designer:
Arthur Graham Carey, John Howard Benson
Obverse Designer:
Arthur Graham Carey
Reverse Designer:
John Howard Benson
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:
Rhode Island
Coin Date:
1936-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
15,011
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9365
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Coin Value History
1936-S 50c Rhode Island MS
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1936-S 50c Rhode Island MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$1,450 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,300 | $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-S 50C Rhode Island, MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$144
1936-S 50C Rhode Island MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (56/2). Mintage 15,000....
$1,020
1936-S 50C Rhode Island MS65 PCGS. CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 15,000. ...
$149
1936-S 50C Rhode Island MS66 NGC. Mintage 15,000. ...
$288
1936-S 50C Rhode Island MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (95/1493). PCGS Population: (405/2119). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$129
1936-S Rhode Island 50c PCGS UNC Details (Cleaned)
$70
1936-S 50C Rhode Island -- Machine Damage -- PCGS Genuine. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/1510). PCGS Population: (3/2439). CD...
$85
1936-S 50C Rhode Island XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/2389). NGC Census: (0/1496). Mintage: 15,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$69
1936-S 50C Rhode Island MS61 ANACS NGC Census: (3/1429). PCGS Population (4/2242). Mintage: 15,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$89
1936-S 50C Rhode Island MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (26/1374). PCGS Population (56/2162). Mintage: 15,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pric...
$74
1936-S 50C Rhode Island AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (6/2161). NGC Census: (2/1360). Mintage: 15,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$79
1936-S Rhode Island Cleaned; Unc Details AU55 ANACS. ...
$47
1936-S 50C Rhode Island MS64 CACG. Mintage 15,000. ...
$159
1936-S 50C Rhode Island MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (52/1). Mintage 15,000. ...
$930
1936-S 50C Rhode Island MS65 PCGS. Mintage 15,000. ...
$159
1936-S 50C Rhode Island MS66 NGC. Mintage 15,000. ...
$288
1936-S 50C Rhode Island MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (404/2081). NGC Census: (94/1473). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$144
1936-S 50C Rhode Island -- Cleaning -- Genuine PCGS. Mintage: 15,000. (#9365.92)...
$79
1936-S 50C Rhode Island -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/1474). PCGS Population (3/2309). Mintage: 15,000....
$66
1936-S 50C Rhode Island XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/2168). NGC Census: (0/1362). Mintage: 15,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$65
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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
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Worth: $72 – $1,800
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Worth: $72 – $24,000
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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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