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The 1937 Battle of Antietam half dollar is one of a few classic commemorative coins with Civil War themes. The Antietam half dollar honors the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam, which unfolded in Sharpsburg, Maryland, and saw more than 20,000 casualties, including the deaths of nearly 3,700 soldiers between Union and Confederate armies. The coin, designed by William Marks Simpson, features an obverse jugate portrait of Union General George B. McClellan and Confederate General Robert E. Lee, while the reverse depicts the iconic Burnside Bridge, a central scene of action in what was one of the Civil War's bloodiest battles.
The Battle of Antietam half dollar was sold for $1.65 each by the Washington County Historical Society though fewer than half of the 50,000 authorized pieces were sold, with only 18,028 pieces distributed. Today, this issue is overall quite scarce as compared to other classic commemoratives. However, Gem examples are relatively plentiful, with many MS65s and MS66s in the marketplace. Pieces grading MS67 are decidedly scarce, and those in MS68 or higher are rare.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10223
Designer:
William Marks Simpson
Obverse Designer:
William Marks Simpson
Reverse Designer:
William Marks Simpson
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:
Antietam
Coin Date:
1937
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
18,028
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9229
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Coin Value History
1937 50c Antietam MS
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1937 50c Antietam MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS69 |
|
$42,000 | $1,234 |
| MS69 | - | $30,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $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
Arkansas 50c MS [Type]
Worth: $72 – $20,000
1935-PDS Set Arkansas MS
Worth: $216 – $4,400
1935 50c Arkansas MS
Worth: $72 – $1,800
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
1937 Antietam Anniversary. MS-66 (PCGS).
$732
1937 Antietam Anniversary. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC.
$732
1937 Antietam Anniversary. MS-67 (PCGS).
$1,007
1937 50C Antietam MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintag...
$702
1937 Antietam Anniversary. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$415
1937 50C Antietam, MS64 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $540 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Minta...
$763
1937 Antietam Anniversary. MS-68 (NGC).
$4,080
1937 50C Antietam -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. Mintage 18,028....
$528
1937 50C Antietam AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/5333 and 0/152+). NGC Census: (11/2918 and 0/43+). CDN: $425 Whsle. Bid f...
$602
1937 50C Antietam MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (34/2787). PCGS Population: (52/5134). CDN: $435 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mint...
$468
1937 50C Antietam VF30 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/5209). NGC Census: (0/2820). Mintage 18,028. ...
$552
1937 50C Antietam MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/2702). PCGS Population: (1/4953). CDN: $505 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PC...
$432
1937 Antietam 50c NGC/CAC AU55 (OH)
$525
1937 50C Antietam -- Rim Damaged, Cleaned -- ANACS. XF45 Details. NGC Census: (0/2446). PCGS Population (1/4450). Mintage: ...
$402
1937 50C Antietam VF35 ICG. NGC Census: (0/2244). PCGS Population (0/4188). Mintage: 18,028. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/...
$374
1937 50C Antietam MS69 NGC. In its 20-year history, NGC has awarded a grade of MS69 or MS69 ★ ...
$25,300
1937 50C Antietam--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. Unc. Details. This brilliant and lightly toned example shows little indication ...
$552
1937 50C Antietam--Cleaned--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. ...
$218
1937 Antietam Anniversary. MS-66 (PCGS).
$763
1937 Antietam Anniversary. MS-65 (PCGS).
$671
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