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1938-S 50c Boone

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
XF40 $325.00
XF45 $332.00
AU50 $338.00
AU53 $341.00
AU55 $342.00
AU58 $344.00
MS60 $351.00
MS61 $358.00
MS62 $364.00
MS63 $396.00
MS64 $429.00
MS65 $500.00
MS66 $858.00
MS67 $1,380.00
MS68 $24,000.00
XF40 CAC $374.00
XF45 CAC $381.00
AU50 CAC $389.00
AU53 CAC $392.00
AU55 CAC $393.00
AU58 CAC $396.00
MS60 CAC $404.00
MS61 CAC $411.00
MS62 CAC $419.00
MS63 CAC $456.00
MS64 CAC $493.00
MS65 CAC $576.00
MS66 CAC $972.00
MS67 CAC $1,620.00
MS68 CAC $27,600.00

Apr Data

385 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1938-S Boone Bicentennial. MS-68 (NGC). 68 Stacks Bowers 11,400 08/13/2024
    1938-S 50C Boone MS67+ PCGS. CAC. 67 HA 2,220 07/15/2022
    1938-S Boone Bicentennial. MS-67+ (PCGS). 67 Stacks Bowers 1,560 04/02/2025
    1938-S 50C Boone MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (42/6). PCGS Population: (65/3). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 2 67 HA 1,500 07/15/2024
    1938-S Boone Bicentennial. MS-67 (NGC). CAC. 67 Stacks Bowers 1,260 04/09/2025
    1938-S 50C Boone MS67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (66/3). NGC Census: (42/6). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Min 67 HA 1,170 08/19/2024
    1938-S 50C Boone MS67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (64/3). NGC Census: (40/5). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Min 67 HA 1,110 03/27/2024
    1938-S Boone Bicentennial. MS-66 (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 1,080 03/29/2023
    1938-S 50C Boone MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (68/4). Mintage 2,100. 67 HA 1,020 11/18/2024
    1938-S Boone Bicentennial. MS-67 (PCGS). 67 Stacks Bowers 960 04/09/2025
    1938-S 50C Boone MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (39/5). PCGS Population: (61/3). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 2 67 HA 930 02/19/2024
    1938-S 50C Boone MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (39/5). PCGS Population: (61/3). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 2 67 HA 930 02/19/2024
    1938-S 50C Boone MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (175/66). NGC Census: (115/45). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintag 66 HA 900 05/20/2024
    1938-S 50C Boone MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (39/5). PCGS Population: (59/3). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 2 67 HA 840 10/09/2023
    1938-S 50C Boone MS66 PCGS. Mintage 2,100. 66 HA 780 02/17/2025
    1938-S Boone Bicentennial. MS-66 (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 780 11/26/2024
    1938-S Boone Bicentennial. MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC. 66 Stacks Bowers 780 04/03/2024
    1938-S 50C Boone MS66+ NGC. NGC Census: (114/42 and 5/3+). PCGS Population: (175/62 and 6/12+). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NG 66 HA 690 04/05/2023
    1938-S 50C Boone MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (172/60 and 6/12+). NGC Census: (107/42 and 3/4+). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NG 66 HA 660 07/27/2022
    1938-S 50C Boone MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (175/64). NGC Census: (115/44). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintag 66 HA 630 11/20/2023
    1938-S 50C Boone MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (175/64). NGC Census: (114/44). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintag 66 HA 625 08/07/2023
    1938-S 50C Boone MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (114/44). PCGS Population: (175/63). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 66 HA 600 07/24/2023
    1938-S Boone Bicentennial. MS-63 PL (NGC). OH Generation 5.0. 63 Stacks Bowers 600 12/13/2023
    1938-S 50C Boone MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (237/237). NGC Census: (164/159). CDN: $385 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mint 65 HA 528 10/23/2023
    1938-S 50C Boone MS65 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (163/158). PCGS Population: (237/238). CDN: $385 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. 65 HA 480 08/14/2023
    1938-S 50C Boone MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (235/230). NGC Census: (160/150). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mint 65 HA 480 05/02/2022
    1938-S 50C Boone MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (237/242). NGC Census: (164/160). CDN: $385 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mint 65 HA 456 05/20/2024
    1938-S Boone 50c PCGS MS65 (OGH) 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 445 04/18/2022
    1938-S 50C Boone MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (237/237). NGC Census: (163/154). CDN: $385 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mint 65 HA 432 04/24/2023
    1938-S 50C Boone MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (236/230 and 2/17+). NGC Census: (160/150 and 0/9+). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for 65 HA 408 04/28/2022
    1938-S Boone Bicentennial. MS-64 (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 408 01/10/2024
    1938-S 50C Boone MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (236/231 and 2/17+). NGC Census: (160/150 and 0/9+). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid 65 HA 404 05/25/2022
    1938-S 50C Boone MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (162/147). PCGS Population: (236/234). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Minta 65 HA 396 11/07/2022
    1938-S 50C Boone MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (160/149). PCGS Population: (236/232). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Minta 65 HA 396 08/01/2022
    1938-S 50C Boone MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (238/476). NGC Census: (138/323). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mint 64 HA 396 11/20/2023
    1938-S 50C Boone MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (164/159). PCGS Population: (237/238). CDN: $385 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Minta 65 HA 384 11/20/2023
    1938-S 50C Boone MS64 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (137/310). PCGS Population: (236/471). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. 64 HA 384 12/05/2022
    1938-S 50C Boone MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (164/160). PCGS Population: (237/241). CDN: $385 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Minta 65 HA 372 05/20/2024
    1938-S 50C Boone MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (161/150). PCGS Population: (236/232). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Minta 65 HA 360 08/31/2022
    1938-S Boone Bicentennial. MS-65 (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 360 05/18/2022
    1938-S 50C Boone MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (160/149). PCGS Population: (236/232). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Minta 65 HA 336 08/01/2022
    1938-S 50C Boone MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (139/324). PCGS Population: (238/478). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Minta 64 HA 336 05/20/2024
    1938-S 50C Boone MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (238/475). NGC Census: (138/321). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mint 64 HA 336 06/07/2023
    1938-S 50C Boone MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (83/713 and 1/23+). NGC Census: (32/461 and 0/10+). CDN: $305 Whsle. Bid for N 63 HA 336 11/20/2023
    1938-S 50C Boone MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (84/717). NGC Census: (32/463). CDN: $305 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintag 63 HA 324 06/10/2024
    1938-S Boone Bicentennial. MS-64 (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.0. 64 Stacks Bowers 312 03/07/2023
    1938-S Boone Bicentennial. MS-64 (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 288 04/13/2022
    1938-S Boone Bicentennial. MS-63 (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.0. 63 Stacks Bowers 288 03/07/2023
    1938-S Boone Bicentennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 264 08/23/2024
    1938-S Boone Bicentennial. MS-62 (NGC). 62 Stacks Bowers 240 02/21/2024
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      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 9276
      Coin Date: 1938-S
      Denomination (Short): 50c
      Denomination (Long): Half dollar
      Variety: Boone
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: S
      Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
      Mintage: 2,100
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Classic Commemorative
      Coinage Years: 1892-1954
      Mint Location: San Francisco
      Diameter: 30.6
      Fineness: 0.9
      Weight (Grams): 12.5
      Weight (Ounces): 0.36169
      Designer: Augustus Lukeman
      Edge: Reeded
      General Notes: The 1938 Boone commemorative half dollars mark the fifth and final year of this commemorative series, one marked by controversy as described in detail with the 1935 and 1937 issues -- stories well worth the read. Suffice it to say, the Boone commemorative half dollars, designed by Augustus Lukeman and marking the 200th anniversary of American folk hero and Kentucky pioneer Daniel Boone, were well intended but were the subject of great market and financial manipulation by Secretary of the Boone Commission Frank C. Dunn. <BR><BR> The last year of issue for the Boone half dollars was fairly unceremonious, with a small run of 2,100 pieces sold in sets of three for $6.50 The three-piece set include one example each of a Boone half dollar from the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints. All of these coins are about equally scarce today, though the 1938-D issue seems to surface in the marketplace with greater frequency than the Philly or S-Mint examples from that year. Most 1938 Boones are encountered in MS63-66 grades, with examples grading MS67 or higher relatively rare -- especially for the 1938 Philly piece. These coins generally boast nice luster and eye appeal.
      PCGS #: 9276
      NGC ID: BYG8
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