1938 (D) Oregon Half Dollar
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- Price realized
- $46,000
- Sold
- Grade
- MS69
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1938 (D) Oregon Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the Denver Mint. The Denver Mint's net mintage of Oregon half dollars dated 1938 was 6,005. Authorized in 1926 to memorialize the historic Oregon Trail migration and the pioneer spirit that opened the American West. The obverse features a Native American chief standing with an outstretched arm, with a map of the United States in the background and a sun setting over the Rocky Mountains, while the reverse displays a Conestoga wagon drawn by oxen heading westward along the Oregon Trail, with the sun rising ahead. Designed by James Earle Fraser and Laura Gardin Fraser. Produced at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9349. The Oregon Trail Half Dollar was designed by the husband-and-wife team James Earle and Laura Gardin Fraser.
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