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1938-S 50c Oregon

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
XF40 $188.00
XF45 $188.00
AU50 $202.00
AU53 $205.00
AU55 $214.00
AU58 $221.00
MS60 $228.00
MS61 $234.00
MS62 $247.00
MS63 $273.00
MS64 $286.00
MS65 $332.00
MS66 $384.00
MS67 $670.00
MS68 $2,500.00
MS69 $36,000.00
XF40 CAC $217.00
XF45 CAC $217.00
AU50 CAC $232.00
AU53 CAC $236.00
AU55 CAC $247.00
AU58 CAC $254.00
MS60 CAC $262.00
MS61 CAC $269.00
MS62 CAC $284.00
MS63 CAC $314.00
MS64 CAC $329.00
MS65 CAC $381.00
MS66 CAC $441.00
MS67 CAC $1,020.00
MS68 CAC $4,060.00
MS69 CAC $43,200.00

Apr Data

647 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    50C 1938-S OREGON PCGS MS68 68 Legend 4,818 09/08/2022
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (746/848). NGC Census: (379/711). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Min 65 HA 312 08/01/2022
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS67 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (155/32). PCGS Population: (204/21). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. M 67 HA 1,200 08/01/2022
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (524/187). PCGS Population: (623/225). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mint 66 HA 408 08/01/2022
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS68 NGC. NGC Census: (32/0). PCGS Population: (21/0). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mintage 68 HA 3,120 07/17/2022
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (204/21 and 31/2+). NGC Census: (155/32 and 29/1+). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for 67 HA 552 07/06/2022
    1938-S Oregon 50c PCGS MS64 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 210 07/04/2022
    1938-S Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-65 (PCGS). OGH. 65 Stacks Bowers 360 06/17/2022
    1938-S Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-64 (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 216 06/17/2022
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (202/21). NGC Census: (156/30). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. 67 HA 750 06/06/2022
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS65 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (379/709). PCGS Population: (744/848). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. 65 HA 360 06/06/2022
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (459/1592). NGC Census: (188/1089). CDN: $195 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. M 64 HA 198 05/18/2022
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (523/187). PCGS Population: (625/223). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mint 66 HA 312 05/11/2022
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (743/848). NGC Census: (378/709). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Min 65 HA 444 05/02/2022
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (156/30). PCGS Population: (202/21). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintag 67 HA 576 05/02/2022
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS66 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (523/186). PCGS Population: (625/223). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. 66 HA 360 05/02/2022
    1938-S Oregon 50c NGC MS66 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 305 04/18/2022
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS67+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (202/21 and 31/2+). NGC Census: (156/30 and 27/1+). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bi 67 HA 990 04/13/2022
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (459/1587). NGC Census: (189/1088). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. M 64 HA 210 03/21/2022
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (745/846). NGC Census: (378/710). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Min 65 HA 288 02/07/2022
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (201/20). NGC Census: (156/30). CDN: $475 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Minta 67 HA 600 02/07/2022
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (625/221). NGC Census: (524/186). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Min 66 HA 312 02/07/2022
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (378/710). PCGS Population: (745/848). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mint 65 HA 288 02/07/2022
    1938-S Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-65 (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 288 01/12/2022
    1938-S Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH--First Generation. 64 Stacks Bowers 264 12/21/2021
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS68 NGC. The 1938-S Oregon Trail half dollar is scarce in MS68 and unknown numerically finer. This piece 68 HA 2,040 12/15/2021
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (742/840). NGC Census: (377/709). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Min 65 HA 288 11/04/2021
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (618/222). NGC Census: (524/185). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Min 66 HA 324 11/04/2021
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (524/185). PCGS Population: (621/222). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mint 66 HA 264 11/04/2021
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS68 NGC. A razor-sharp strike extends all the way to the borders of this beautifully toned Superb Gem Or 68 HA 2,520 11/04/2021
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (378/709). PCGS Population: (744/842). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mint 65 HA 228 11/04/2021
    50C 1938-S OREGON. PCGS MS68 68 Legend 5,288 10/28/2021
    50C 1938-S OREGON. PCGS MS67+ CAC 67 Legend 2,232 10/28/2021
    1938-S Oregon 50c NGC MS66 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 370 10/25/2021
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (621/222). NGC Census: (524/185). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Min 66 HA 384 09/29/2021
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (615/221). NGC Census: (524/185). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66 66 HA 1,680 08/26/2021
    1938-S Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-67 (NGC). 67 Stacks Bowers 432 08/25/2021
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS66+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (615/221 and 17/33+). NGC Census: (524/185 and 5/26+). CDN: $250 Whsle. 66 HA 420 08/15/2021
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS68 NGC. NGC Census: (30/0). PCGS Population: (21/0). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS68. Mintage 68 HA 2,048 08/15/2021
    1938-S Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 65 Stacks Bowers 240 07/29/2021
    1938-S Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-67 (PCGS). 67 Stacks Bowers 900 06/16/2021
    1938-S Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-66 (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 660 06/16/2021
    1938-S Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-65 (PCGS). OGH. 65 Stacks Bowers 480 06/09/2021
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (619/216). NGC Census: (521/182). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Min 66 HA 312 05/15/2021
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (619/216 and 17/30+). NGC Census: (521/182 and 5/23+). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid f 66 HA 408 05/15/2021
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (619/218). NGC Census: (522/183). CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Min 66 HA 360 05/15/2021
    1938-S Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-66+ (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 456 03/10/2021
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (376/700). PCGS Population: (743/833). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mint 65 HA 312 02/17/2021
    1938-S Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-64 (NGC). OH. 64 Stacks Bowers 192 02/03/2021
    1938-S 50C Oregon MS65 PCGS. CAC. Ex: Teich Family Collection. PCGS Population: (741/826). NGC Census: (376/700). CDN: $220 65 HA 222 01/15/2021
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 9350
      Coin Date: 1938-S
      Denomination (Short): 50c
      Denomination (Long): Half dollar
      Variety: Oregon
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: S
      Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
      Mintage: 6,006
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Classic Commemoratives, Silver
      Coinage Years: 1892-1954
      Mint Location: San Francisco
      Diameter: 30.6
      Fineness: 0.9
      Weight (Grams): 12.5
      Weight (Ounces): 0.36169
      Designer: James Earle Fraser, Laura Gardin Fraser
      Edge: Reeded
      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.
      General Notes: 1938 Oregon half dollars were issued at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints, making it the first year of the long-running Oregon type during which the coin was made at all three operating mints during the same year. They were sold in three-piece sets for $6.25 each and proved quite popular with collectors. <BR><BR> The coins were designed by James Earle Fraser and Laura Gardin Fraser, a husband-and-wife coin design team known for producing some beautiful numismatic art. The Oregon half dollar was no exception, with many calling it one of the most beautiful commemorative coins ever produced in the United States. The obverse features a Native American standing tall before a geographical outline of the United States, itself tracing a wagon train path across the western portion of the map where the 2,000-mile Oregon Trail was charted in the early 19th century. <BR><BR> All 1938 Oregon Trail half dollars are relatively easy to find in nice uncirculated grades, as most were saved in the grades of MS64-66. However, above those levels this coin becomes extraordinarily scarce, with only small handfuls known in grades of MS67, MS68, or higher.
      PCGS #: 9350
      NGC ID: BYHK
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