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The Arkansas commemorative half dollars honor the 100th anniversary of Arkansas' admission to the Union, which occurred in 1836. However, the debut of the Arkansas halves happened a year before the centennial, in 1935. The Arkansas half dollars were designed by Everett Burr and the dies were prepared by Emily Bates. The obverse bears an eagle and rays, while the reverse of most Arkansas half dollars feature a jugate image of a Native American chief of 1836 and an American woman of 1935.
Like many commemorative types of the 1930s, the Arkansas half dollars were issued over the course of several years. The 1935 Arkansas commemorative half dollars were the first issues in this multi-year release that spanned five years. The Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints each issued the Arkansas half dollars, and of the three mints, the 1935 Philadelphia Mint issues by far boast the largest mintage. Arkansas half dollars were originally sold in three-piece sets (featuring the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco coins) for a price of $8.75.
While the Denver and San Francisco Mint pieces were minted in far small numbers than those from Philadelphia, examples of all three mints are readily available in the MS62-65 range. In MS66 these pieces are rare, and they are decidedly rare in grades of MS67 or higher. Eye appeal is a key consideration when buying Arkansas halves and strong premiums are paid for nice pieces.
Obverse Description
A double portrait of Liberty and Native American Chieftain with the words ARKANSAS CENTENNIAL at the bottom periphery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10224
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:
1935
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
13,012
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9233
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1935 50c Arkansas MS
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1935 50c Arkansas MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$2,250 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,750 | $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 |
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-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
1937-PDS Set Arkansas MS
Worth: $261 – $9,700
1935 50C Arkansas MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintag...
$220
1935 50C Arkansas MS65 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 13,012. ...
$342
1935 50C Arkansas MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 38 in 67 (5 in 67+), 1 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Min...
$1,281
1935 Arkansas Centennial. MS-66 (PCGS).
$336
1935 50C Arkansas MS63 NGC. Housed in a Generation 6 fatty holder. Mintage 13,012....
$109
1935 Arkansas Centennial. PDS Set. (PCGS).
$336
1935 50C Arkansas AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/1806). NGC Census: (2/1156). Mintage 13,012. ...
$74
1935 50C Arkansas MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (53/1744). NGC Census: (29/1123). Mintage 13,012. ...
$84
1935 50C Arkansas--Obverse Scratched--UNC NGC. Details. UNC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 13,012. (#...
$53
1935 50C Arkansas MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/937). PCGS Population (1/1511). Mintage: 13,012. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC...
$57
1935 50C Arkansas AU55--Cleaned--ANACS, UNC Details....
$60
1935 50C Arkansas MS68 * NGC. A stunning Superb Gem ...
$9,085
1935 Arkansas Centennial. MS-64 (PCGS).
$145
1935 50C Arkansas MS65 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 13,012. ...
$342
1935 50C Arkansas MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 40 in 67 (5 in 67+), 1 finer (3/26). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Min...
$1,281
1935 50C Arkansas MS66 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. Mintage 13,012....
$312
1935 Arkansas Centennial. MS-63 (PCGS).
$96
1935 Arkansas Centennial. PDS Set. (PCGS).
$900
1935 50C Arkansas AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (2/967). PCGS Population (1/1535). Mintage: 13,012. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/P...
$75
1935 50C Arkansas MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (28/1095). PCGS Population (53/1649). Mintage: 13,012. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pr...
$72
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