1938-S Oregon Trail Memorial Half Dollar Commem Half BU
Numismatic
1938-S Oregon Trail Memorial Half Dollar Commem Half BU
Struck in 90% silver, the 1938-S Oregon Trail Memorial Half Dollar represents a peak of artistic expression in United States coinage. This issue features a remarkably low mintage of just 5,006 pieces, produced at the San Francisco Mint. It holds a distinct place in numismatic history as part of the longest-tenured commemorative series ever produced by the United States Mint. The obverse, designed by Laura Fraser, features a powerful depiction of a Native American figure standing in front of a map of the United States. This side includes the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "HALF DOLLAR". The reverse, designed by James Earle Fraser, shows an ox-drawn covered wagon heading west toward a setting sun, symbolizing the arduous journey of the early pioneers. The reverse is inscribed with "OREGON TRAIL MEMORIAL" and the year "1938", alongside the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST".
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1938 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Brilliant Unc |
| Legal-tender face value | 50 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.3617 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
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