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Oregon Half Dollar

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Greysheet Catalog Details (GSID: 193364)

The Oregon Half dollar is part of a series of Classic Commemorative coins struck from 1926-39. Struck in Various and designated as a Business (MS) strike, this coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper.
The Oregon Trail half dollar is one of the most popular and beautiful designs of the classic commemorative series. Issued from 1926 to 1939 this series reigns as the longest-produced design during the entire classic commemorative series, having been struck over the course of 14 years.

Many say the Oregon half dollar is one of the earliest types of commemoratives that was really afflicted by the abuses and manipulation that eventually brought an end to the commemorative coin program of 1892-1954. Regardless of the controversy surrounding this coin, which will be touched on in this and other listings for this piece, the Oregon half dollar is largely regarded as one of the most beautiful coins the United States Mint ever produced. It honors the 2,000-mile Oregon Trail and the many pioneers who charted the path and died along the route. The 1926 issues were sold for $1 each.

The coin was designed by husband-and-wife coin-designing team James Earle Fraser and Laura Gardin Fraser.

Obverse: 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: The reverse shows a cattle-drive stagecoach rolling over a hill with a large sunset shining in the background.

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Catalog Detail

GSID: 193364
Coin Date: Oregon
Denomination: 50c / Half dollar
Designation: MS
Mint Mark: Various
Mint Location: Various
Coinage Type: Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years: 1926-39
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
Strike Type: Business
Diameter: 30.6 mm
Fineness: 0.9
Weight: 12.5 gr
Weight: 0.36169 oz
Coin Shape: Round
Designer: James Earle Fraser, Laura Gardin Fraser
Obverse Designer: James Earle Fraser
Reverse Designer: Laura Gardin Fraser
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