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What are some of the most controversial coins of the entire classic commemorative series spanning from 1892-1954? These coins right here, the 1935/Small 1934 Boone half dollars. Why are these particular coins so noteworthy? Because they symbolize so much of everything that was wrong with the commemorative coin programs of the mid 1930s.
While the Boone half dollars commemorate the 200th anniversary of Daniel Boone's birth in 1734, these halves were struck long after the bicentennial year of 1934 -- until 1938, to be exact. So, the distributor of these coins, Secretary of the Boone Commission Frank C. Dunn, managed to squeak through his proposal to add the 1934 date to the 1935 Boone half dollars. Only a relatively small number of the Denver and San Francisco issues were made with the 1934 small date, and the low-mintage Boone halves were offered for sale in numismatic publications as scarce coins for $3.70 per pair of D- and S-mint coins.
Apparently, Dunn -- who was in charge of fulfilling orders -- withheld many of these coins from the public, instead issuing a bevy of refunds claiming the scarce coin had sold out. Then, as numismatic interest in these pieces suddenly began rising (along with values for the 1935 Small 1934 Boone halves), Dunn was able to sell the halves he retained for up to $50 a pair. The scheme worked until it did not. The whole situation was leaked and became one of the major black marks for the classic commemorative series, a well-intended numismatic program that was, in large part, taken down by acts of greed.
As most of the 1935 Small 1934 Boone half dollars were saved in uncirculated condition, most can be found in decent Mint State grades today. Many are encountered in the MS64-66 range. Examples grading MS67 or better are relatively rare. Most Boone half dollars exhibit excellent surfaces, nice luster, and handsome eye appeal.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10249
Designer:
Augustus Lukeman
Obverse Designer:
Augustus Lukeman
Reverse Designer:
Augustus Lukeman
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:
Boone
Coin Date:
1935/34
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
10,008
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9262
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Coin Value History
1935/34 50c Boone MS
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1935/34 50c Boone MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $18,000 | $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
1935/34 50C Boone MS64 NGC. CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 10,008. ...
$232
1935/34 50C Boone MS65 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 10,008. ...
$245
1935/34 50C Boone MS66 NGC. CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 10,008. ...
$329
1935/34 Boone Bicentennial. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$85
1935/34 Boone Bicentennial. MS-67+ (PCGS).
$1,080
1935/34 50C Boone MS63 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 10,008....
$180
1935/34 50C Boone MS68 NGC. ...
$3,840
1935/34 50C Boone -- Cleaned -- Genuine PCGS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/1216). PCGS Population (0/1794). Mintage: 10,008....
$109
1935/34 50C Boone MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (5/1172). PCGS Population (27/1696). Mintage: 10,008. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$126
1935/34 Boone AU55--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details....
$69
1935/34 Boone MS61 ANACS. ...
$53
1935/34 50C Boone With 1934 MS64 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 10,008. ...
$201
1935/34 50C Boone MS65 PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 10,008. ...
$256
1935/34 Boone Bicentennial. MS-66 (PCGS).
$312
1935/34 Boone Bicentennial. Unc Details--Obverse Cleaned (NGC).
$120
1935/34 Boone Bicentennial. MS-67 (NGC).
$630
1935/34 50C Boone MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (217/1890). NGC Census: (66/1292). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mi...
$139
1935/34 50C Boone MS68 NGC. ...
$7,200
1935/34 50C Boone--Cleaned--ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/1172). PCGS Population (0/1709). Mintage: 10,008. Numismedi...
$115
1935/34 50C Boone MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (4/1141). PCGS Population (27/1670). Mintage: 10,008. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$94
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