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The 1937-D Oregon Trail half dollar commemorates the 2,000-mile-long path cut through the western United States during the early 19th century. Many pioneers used the trail for trade, though it also served as a popular route for exploration during the early years of western expansion in a young America. The coin was designed by husband and wife coin artists James Earle Fraser and Laura Gardin Fraser, and it is widely viewed as a beautiful coin -- perhaps one of the most so ever struck by the United States. The obverse is anchored by a proud Native American standing before an outline of the United States, indicating the path of the trail with a line of miniature wagons cutting across the top left of the map.
With a mintage of just over 12,000, the 1937-D Oregon Trail half dollar is the highest post-1926 issue of the type. The vast majority are known in uncirculated condition, and most of those are found in grades of MS64-66, making it one of the most common Oregon halves to be found in that lofty grade range. Smaller numbers are known in MS67, a few dozen in MS68, and a tiny handful in MS69.
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10345
Designer:
James Earle Fraser, Laura Gardin Fraser
Obverse Designer:
James Earle Fraser
Reverse Designer:
Laura Gardin Fraser
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:
Oregon Trail
Coin Date:
1937-D
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
12,008
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9347
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Coin Value History
1937-D 50c Oregon Trail MS
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1937-D 50c Oregon Trail MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS69 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS69 | - | $36,000 | $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 |
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 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-D 50C Oregon MS67 NGC. CAC. CAC: 411 in 67, 50 finer (6/26). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 12,008....
$854
1937-D Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-66 (PCGS).
$342
1937-D 50C Oregon MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintag...
$366
1937-D 50C Oregon MS65 NGC. CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 12,008. ...
$2,013
1937-D 50C Oregon MS68 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,856
1937-D 50C Oregon MS64 NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (16/796). Mintage 12,008. ...
$288
1937-D Oregon Trail Memorial, Mint State (Uncertified), with original three-coin tab holder and mailer as issued by the Oregon Trail Memorial Association.
$336
1937-D 50C Oregon -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/2258). PCGS Population (1/3356). Mintage: 12,008. N...
$123
1937-D 50C Oregon MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/2170). PCGS Population (19/3230). Mintage: 12,008. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$138
1937-D 50C Oregon AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/1891). PCGS Population (0/2942). Mintage: 12,008. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $143....
$126
$23,000
1937-D Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-67 (PCGS).
$671
1937-D Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-66 (PCGS).
$342
1937-D 50C Oregon MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (138/3626). NGC Census: (32/2366). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$228
1937-D Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-65 (NGC).
$360
1937-D 50C Oregon MS68 PCGS. CAC....
$2,280
1937-D Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-64 (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.0.
$240
1937-D Oregon Trail Memorial, Mint State (Uncertified), housed in the original three-coin tab holder from the Oregon Trail Memorial Association, Inc., with original postmarked mailer No. 736614.
$480
1937-D 50C Oregon -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/2185). PCGS Population (1/3283). Mintage: 12,008. Numis...
$121
1937-D 50C Oregon MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (3/2170). PCGS Population (19/3230). Mintage: 12,008. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$161
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