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One of the most common commemorative half dollars from the 1892-1954 era is the 1936 Cleveland half dollar, marking the 100th anniversary of Cleveland's incorporation. This commemorative, designed by Brenda Putnam, depicts on its obverse Moses Cleveland, a politician and soldier from Connecticut who founded the Ohio city of Cleveland in 1796.
Vast numbers of this coin were made in two batches, one struck in July 1936 and the other minted months later February 1937 bearing the 1936 date. While the coins were offered to the public at $1.50 each, many held by coin dealers for years and are common in grades up to Gem. Most offer extraordinary luster and eye appeal.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10296
Designer:
Brenda Putnam
Obverse Designer:
Brenda Putnam
Reverse Designer:
Brenda Putnam
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:
Cleveland - Great Lakes Expo
Coin Date:
1936
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
50,030
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9288
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Coin Value History
1936 50c Cleveland - Great Lakes Expo MS
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1936 50c Cleveland - Great Lakes Expo MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$30,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $15,000 | $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 |
1893 25c Isabella MS
Worth: $135 – $56,000
1900 $1 Lafayette MS
Worth: $200 – $80,000
1921 50c Alabama MS
Worth: $90 – $20,250
1921 50c Alabama, 2x2 MS
Worth: $105 – $18,000
1936 50c Albany MS
Worth: $170 – $16,800
1937 50c Antietam MS
Worth: $400 – $35,000
Arkansas 50c MS [Type]
![Arkansas 50c MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1302_4459-2.20200702183226140.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $75 – $20,000
1935-PDS Set Arkansas MS
Worth: $225 – $4,500
1935 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $75 – $1,800
1935-D 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $75 – $24,000
1935-S 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $75 – $1,200
1936-PDS Set Arkansas MS
Worth: $225 – $4,620
1936 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $75 – $1,620
1936-D 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $75 – $20,000
1936-S 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $75 – $1,800
1936 50C Cleveland MS64 PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 50,030. ...
$149
1936 50C Cleveland MS65 NGC. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 50,030. ...
$144
1936 50C Cleveland MS66 NGC. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 50,030. ...
$189
1936 50C Cleveland MS63 PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 50,030. ...
$109
1936 50C Cleveland MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 102 in 67 (11 in 67+, 6 in 67?, 1 in 67?+), 8 finer (2/26). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bi...
$793
1936 50C Cleveland MS62 NGC. Mintage 50,030. ...
$89
1936 Cleveland Centennial/Great Lakes Exposition, Mint State (Uncertified), housed in original Wynette leatherette single holder with accompanying Dennison Clasp mailing envelope.
$120
1936 Cleveland Centennial/Great Lakes Exposition. MS-68 (PCGS). CAC.
$43,200
1936 50C Cleveland -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (2/4813). PCGS Population: (18/7846). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid...
$47
1936 50C Cleveland AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population (36/7475). NGC Census: (6/4640). Mintage: 50,030. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$82
1936 50C Cleveland -- Cleaned -- ANACS. UNC Details Net AU50. NGC Census: (1/4483). PCGS Population (0/7180). Mintage: 50,0...
$69
1936 50C Cleveland AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (2/4093). PCGS Population (3/6582). Mintage: 50,030. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $105...
$69
1936 50C Cleveland MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (5/4082). PCGS Population (54/6478). Mintage: 50,030. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $11...
$86
1936 50C Cleveland MS64 PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 50,030. ...
$149
1936 50C Cleveland MS65 PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 50,030. ...
$160
1936 50C Cleveland MS66 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 50,030. ...
$256
1936 50C Cleveland, MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage ...
$256
1936 50C Cleveland MS67 PCGS. CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 50,030. ...
$1,098
1936 50C Cleveland MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (322/7988). NGC Census: (79/5161). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mi...
$78
1936 Cleveland Centennial/Great Lakes Exposition, Mint State (Uncertified), with original Wynette leatherette single holder.
$144
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