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1936 50c Long Island MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +0.66%
$18.70
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1936 50c Long Island MS
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The Long Island Tercentenary, designed by Howard Kenneth Weinman, was issued during the height of the commemorative coin bonanza of the mid 1930s, a short but dizzying period when a dozen or more different commemoratives issued during any single year. More than 100,000 Long Island halves were struck and they were sold for $1 each. Hoards filtered into the marketplace into the 1960s, ensuring this coin remains relatively common in the industry even now.

The majority of Long Island half dollars are encountered in uncirculated condition, but pieces grading MS67 or higher are quite rare due to broad, flat surfaces on both the obverse and reverse. With the coin prone to surface detractions, it is difficult to find nice pieces that are absent a smattering imperfections.

Catalog Information

GSID: 10324
Designer: Howard Kenneth Weinman
Obverse Designer: Howard Kenneth Weinman
Reverse Designer: Howard Kenneth Weinman
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: Long Island
Coin Date: 1936
Denomination: 50c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 81,826
Coinage Type: Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years: 1892-1954
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 9322
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +0.66%
$18.70
GSID:10324 PCGS:9322 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1936 50c Long Island MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS68 CAC $7,000 $1,234
MS68 - $5,500 $1,234
MS67 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS67 - $1,234 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234

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1936 Long Island Tercentenary. MS-64 (PCGS).
1936 Long Island Tercentenary. MS-64 (PCGS).
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1936 Long Island Tercentenary. MS-62 (PCGS).
1936 Long Island Tercentenary. MS-62 (PCGS).
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1936 Long Island Tercentenary. MS-66 (PCGS). OGH.
1936 Long Island Tercentenary. MS-66 (PCGS). OGH.
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1936 50C Long Island MS63 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 81,826. ...
1936 50C Long Island MS63 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 81,826. ...
$139
Sold 9/23/2026
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1936 50C Long Island MS65 NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 81,...
1936 50C Long Island MS65 NGC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 81,...
$195
Sold 9/22/2026
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1936 50C Long Island AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 32 in 58, 5175 finer (2/26). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 81,...
1936 50C Long Island AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 32 in 58, 5175 finer (2/26). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 81,...
$89
Sold 5/18/2026
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1936 50C Long Island, MS60 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (86/6966). CDN: $75 Whsle. B...
1936 50C Long Island, MS60 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (86/6966). CDN: $75 Whsle. B...
$264
Sold 12/15/2025
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1936 50C Long Island MS67 NGC. Mintage 81,826....
1936 50C Long Island MS67 NGC. Mintage 81,826....
$750
Sold 11/17/2025
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1936 50C Long Island MS68 NGC. ...
1936 50C Long Island MS68 NGC. ...
$3,525
Sold 1/11/2016
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1936 50C Long Island XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/4373). PCGS Population (1/6185). Mintage: 81,826. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
1936 50C Long Island XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (1/4373). PCGS Population (1/6185). Mintage: 81,826. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$52
Sold 7/28/2015
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1936 Long Island Tercentenary. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
1936 Long Island Tercentenary. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$247
Sold 7/1/2014
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1936 50C Long Island--Polished--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (0/3693). PCGS Population (3/5289). Mintage: 81,826. Numismedi...
1936 50C Long Island--Polished--NCS. AU Details. NGC Census: (0/3693). PCGS Population (3/5289). Mintage: 81,826. Numismedi...
$54
Sold 3/8/2009
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1936 50C Long Island MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (26/3546). PCGS Population (98/4934). Mintage: 81,826. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
1936 50C Long Island MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (26/3546). PCGS Population (98/4934). Mintage: 81,826. Numismedia Wsl. Price f...
$75
Sold 6/29/2008
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1936 50C Long Island AU55--Cleaned--ANACS, UNC Details....
$63
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1936 50C Long Island XF45--Scratched-Cleaned--ANACS,AU Details....
$48
Sold 5/29/2005
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1936 50C Long Island MS64 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 81,826...
1936 50C Long Island MS64 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 81,826...
$171
Sold 9/22/2026
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1936 50C Long Island MS62 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 81,826. ...
1936 50C Long Island MS62 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 81,826. ...
$129
Sold 9/16/2026
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1936 50C Long Island MS66 NGC. CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 81,826. ...
1936 50C Long Island MS66 NGC. CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 81,826. ...
$275
Sold 8/24/2026
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1936 50C Long Island MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $86 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage...
1936 50C Long Island MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $86 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage...
$183
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1936 Long Island Tercentenary. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
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