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The 1937 Boone half dollars mark the fourth year of issue for this commemorative type honoring the 200th birth anniversary of American folk hero and explorer Daniel Boone. While born in 1734, the numismatic bicentennial celebration of the man who helped settle Kentucky carried on until 1938. Boone half dollars, designed by Augustus Lukeman, were popular but a few controversies concerning how these coins were distributed made some collectors weary.
In the case of the 1937 Boone half dollars, Philadelphia-mint issues could be purchased individually at $1.60 apiece, but the Denver issue could only be bought as a pair with the Philly half for $7.25. Meanwhile, the S-mint Boone half dollar was sold individually for $5.15. Bear in mind, these prices are for half dollar commemorative coins at a time when the nation was still reeling from the economically devastating effects of the Great Depression.
1937 Boone half dollars are relatively commonplace in the market today and can be easily found in grades ranging from MS63-66. MS67 pieces are scarcer but available. There are a few rare examples in MS68 and higher. The vast majority of these coins feature excellent overall eye appeal, with many pieces boasting nice color and luster.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10255
Designer:
Augustus Lukeman
Obverse Designer:
Augustus Lukeman
Reverse Designer:
Augustus Lukeman
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:
Boone
Coin Date:
1937
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
9,810
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9270
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Coin Value History
1937 50c Boone MS
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1937 50c Boone 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 |
1937 50C Boone, MS65 PCGS. CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 9,810....
$305
1937 50C Boone, MS67 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 64 in 67, 0 finer (11/25). CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 9,810....
$1,342
1937 50C Boone, MS64 PCGS. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 9,810....
$195
1937 50C Boone, MS66 NGC. CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 9,810....
$254
1937 50C Boone MS63 NGC. Mintage 9,810. ...
$149
1937 50C Boone -- Cleaning -- PCGS Genuine. Unc Details. NGC Census: (0/1344). PCGS Population (1/2169). Mintage: 9,810. Nu...
$100
1937 50C Boone MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (11/1283). PCGS Population (31/2018). Mintage: 9,810. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$118
1937 50C Boone MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (1/1267). PCGS Population (1/2026). Mintage: 9,810. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$89
1937 50C Boone AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/2028). NGC Census: (0/1268). Mintage: 9,810. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$116
1937 Boone AU50--Cleaned-- ANACS. UNC Details....
$55
1937 Boone Cleaned; Unc Details AU55 ANACS. ...
$42
1937 50C Boone MS65 PCGS. CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 9,810. ...
$174
1937 50C Boone, MS67 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 9...
$528
1937 50C Boone MS64 PCGS. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 9,810. ...
$154
1937 50C Boone MS66 NGC. Mintage 9,810....
$216
1937 50C Boone MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. Mintage 9,810....
$198
1937 50C Boone MS60 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/1282). PCGS Population (1/2047). Mintage: 9,810. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$115
1937 50C Boone MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (11/1243). PCGS Population (31/1989). Mintage: 9,810. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$94
1937 50C Boone MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. Mintage 9,810....
$204
1937 50C Boone MS67 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 9,...
$528
1893 25c Isabella MS
Worth: $190 – $52,000
1900 $1 Lafayette MS
Worth: $360 – $80,000
1921 50c Alabama MS
Worth: $90 – $20,250
1921 50c Alabama, 2x2 MS
Worth: $150 – $14,500
1936 50c Albany MS
Worth: $160 – $16,100
1937 50c Antietam MS
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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