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1928 50c Hawaiian

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
PR63 $42,000.00
PR64 $60,000.00
PR65 $78,000.00
PR63 CAC $50,400.00
PR64 CAC $72,000.00
PR65 CAC $93,600.00

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17 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1928 50C Hawaiian PR66 NGC. 66 HA 102,000 01/11/2024
    HAWAIIAN 50C 65 HA 25,300 07/31/1993
    1928 50C Hawaiian PR64 PCGS. CAC. 64 HA 60,000 01/21/2021
    1928 50C Hawaiian PR64 PCGS. 64 HA 52,200 02/20/2020
    1928 50C Hawaiian PR64 NGC. 64 HA 18,400 01/15/2005
    1928 50C Hawaiian PR64 PCGS. The Hawaiian Half Dollar is 64 HA 25,300 08/21/2004
    1928 Hawaiian 50c PR 64 Superior 15,640 01/06/2003
    HAWAIIAN 50C 64 HA 33,350 01/12/2002
    HAWAIIAN 50C 64 HA 18,400 08/08/2001
    HAWAIIAN 50C 64 HA 21,850 02/11/2000
    1928 Hawaiian Sesquicentennial. Proof-63 (PCGS). 63 Stacks Bowers 38,400 03/26/2024
    1928 50C Hawaiian PR63 PCGS. The Hawaiian Sesquicentennial half dollar was designed by Juliette May Fraser, a native of Hon 63 HA 21,850 10/26/2006
    1928 Hawaiian 50c PR 63 American Numismatic Rarities 18,400 03/14/2006
    1928 50C Hawaiian Matte PR63 NGC. The 150th anniversary 63 HA 13,225 01/10/2004
    HAWAIIAN 50C 63 HA 15,525 11/17/2000
    1928 Hawaiian 50c PR 62 Ira & Larry Goldberg 12,650 02/18/2002
    HAWAIIAN 50C 61 HA 17,250 08/13/1999
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 9310
      Coin Date: 1928
      Denomination (Short): 50c
      Denomination (Long): Half dollar
      Variety: Hawaiian
      Desg: PR
      Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
      Mintage: 50
      Strike Type: Proof
      Coinage Type: Classic Commemorative
      Coinage Years: 1893-1954
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 30.6
      Fineness: 0.9
      Weight (Grams): 12.5
      Weight (Ounces): 0.36169
      Designer: Juliette May Fraser (Sketched), Chester Beach (Executed)
      Edge: Reeded
      General Notes: One of the most popular commemorative coins in its time and today is the 1928 Hawaiian half dollar, a coin honoring the 150th anniversary of Captain James Cook's landing in the Hawaiian islands in 1778. The coin, designed by Juliette May Fraser and Chester Beach, depicts Captain Cook on the obverse and on the reverse a picturesque island panorama with a native Hawaiian welcomingly gesturing toward the viewer. <BR><BR> The coin saw a relatively small mintage of around 10,000 pieces and they were widely distributed by the Bank of Hawaii for $2 apiece -- the highest issue price for a commemorative half dollar at that time. Most examples are well struck and lustrous, though exhibit have heavy toning.
      PCGS #: 9310
      NGC ID: BYN2
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