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1937 Arkansas half dollars commemorate the 100th anniversary of the admission of Arkansas to the Union in 1836. While the first Arkansas halves were released in and dated 1935, the series went on for essentially half a decade, until 1939.
Arkansas halves were designed by Everett Burr and dies were prepared by Emily Bates of Arkansas. The obverse of the 1937 Arkansas half dollars features an eagle and rays, while the reverse depicts a jugate portrait of a Native American chief of 1836 and an American woman of 1935. The 1937 Arkansas commemorative half dollars were struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints and sold in three-piece sets at an issue price of $8.75.
1937 Arkansas half dollars are much scarcer than the 1935 and 1936 issues, though they are available with relative frequency in the marketplace and are most commonly found in grades of MS60-65. The 1937-S is the scarcest of the three in Gem grades, though all are scarce in the MS66 range and rare in grades of MS67 or better. Though Arkansas half dollars are known for their abundant levels of frosty luster, toning is prevalent on many examples.
Obverse Description
A double portrait of Liberty and Native American Chieftain with the words ARKANSAS CENTENNIAL at the bottom periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10232
Designer:
Edward Everett Burr
Obverse Designer:
Edward Everett Burr
Reverse Designer:
Edward Everett Burr
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:
Arkansas
Coin Date:
1937-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
5,506
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9243
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Coin Value History
1937-S 50c Arkansas MS
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1937-S 50c Arkansas MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$24,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $19,000 | $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 |
1937-S 50C Arkansas MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (9/1). Mintage 5,506....
$2,280
1937-S 50C Arkansas MS65 PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 5,506. ...
$240
1937-S 50C Arkansas MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (50/10). Mintage 5,506. ...
$468
1937-S 50C Arkansas MS64 PCGS. Mintage 5,506. ...
$169
1937-S 50C Arkansas MS63 PCGS. This piece is housed in a green PCGS label holder. PCGS Population: (242/871). NGC Census: (...
$149
1937-S 50C Arkansas MS62 ANACS. Mintage 5,506. ...
$81
1937-S 50C Arkansas--Improperly Cleaned--UNC NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/569). PCGS Population (1/901). Mintage: 5,506...
$64
1937-S 50C Arkansas MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/558). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 5,506. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/P...
$70
1937-S 50C Arkansas--Obverse Scratched--NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 5,506. (#9243...
$54
1937-S 50C Arkansas--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU55,...
$310
1937-S 50C Arkansas MS68 NGC. Indescribably beautiful ...
$7,762
1937-S 50C Arkansas MS67 NGC....
$2,280
1937-S 50C Arkansas MS65 PCGS. Mintage 5,506. ...
$216
1937-S 50C Arkansas MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (45/10). Mintage 5,506. ...
$480
1937-S 50C Arkansas MS64 NGC. Mintage 5,506. From The Robert C. Pickett Collection....
$144
1937-S 50C Arkansas MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (85/581). PCGS Population: (241/866). CDN: $115 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Min...
$115
1937-S Arkansas 50c PCGS MS62
$125
1937-S 50C Arkansas--Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/562). PCGS Population (1/893). Mintage: 5,506. Numismedia W...
$69
1937-S 50C Arkansas AU50--Cleaned--ANACS, UNC Details....
$54
1937-S 50C Arkansas MS67 NGC....
$2,413
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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