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The Oregon Trail half dollar is one of the most popular and beautiful designs of the classic commemorative series. Issued from 1926 to 1939 this series reigns as the longest-produced design during the entire classic commemorative series, having been struck over the course of 14 years.
Many say the Oregon half dollar is one of the earliest types of commemoratives that was really afflicted by the abuses and manipulation that eventually brought an end to the commemorative coin program of 1892-1954. Regardless of the controversy surrounding this coin, which will be touched on in this and other listings for this piece, the Oregon half dollar is largely regarded as one of the most beautiful coins the United States Mint ever produced. It honors the 2,000-mile Oregon Trail and the many pioneers who charted the path and died along the route. The 1926 issues were sold for $1 each.
The coin was designed by husband-and-wife coin-designing team James Earle Fraser and Laura Gardin Fraser.
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:
193364
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
Coin Date:
Oregon Trail Memorial
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1926-1939
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
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Coin Value History
Oregon Trail Memorial 50c MS [Type]
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Oregon Trail Memorial 50c MS [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS69 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS69 | - | $36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1926 50C Oregon, MS66 PCGS. CDN: $285 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 47,955....
$354
1926 50C Oregon, MS64 NGC. CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 47,955....
$244
1926-S 50C Oregon, MS65 PCGS. CDN: $255 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 83,055....
$342
1933-D 50C Oregon, MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 101 in 67 (25 in 67+, 3 in 67*), 2 finer (11/25). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG...
$1,037
1939-S 50C Oregon MS68 NGC. NGC Census: 29 in 68 (1 in 68+, 3 in 68*), 0 finer (12/25). CDN: $4,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$2,440
1926 50C Oregon AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 73 in 58, 3940 finer (10/25). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 4...
$144
1926-S 50C Oregon XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/4878). Mintage 83,055. ...
$109
1926-S 50C Oregon MS62 ANACS. Mintage 83,055. ...
$169
1934-D 50C Oregon MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. Mintage 7,006....
$300
1926-S 50C Oregon Trail AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (18/3255). PCGS Population: (43/4674). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55...
$149
1926-S 50C Oregon XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (5/3283). PCGS Population: (7/4733). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintag...
$169
1926-S 50C Oregon -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 83,055....
$180
1926 Oregon 50c PCGS AU Details (Cleaned)
$110
1926 Oregon 50c PCGS UNC Details (Cleaned)
$125
1926 50C Oregon AG3 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (3/3336). NGC Census: (0/2142). Mintage: 47,955. ...
$258
1926 50C Oregon MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (5/2058). PCGS Population (3/3148). Mintage: 47,955. Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$112
1926-S 50C Oregon AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/2548). PCGS Population (2/3428). Mintage: 83,055. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pr...
$84
1938-D 50C Oregon MS69 ★ NGC. ...
$25,300
1926-S 50C Oregon VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/3406). NGC Census: (0/2496). Mintage: 83,055. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pro...
$69
1926-S 50C Oregon VF30--Cleaned, Retoned--ANACS, XF Details....
$69
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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