1939-D 50c Oregon Trail Commemorative Silver Half Dollar – PCGS MS67 CAC – Superb Gem Quality
Celebrate America’s pioneering spirit with this 1939-D Oregon Trail Commemorative Half Dollar, certified MS67 by PCGS and approved by CAC (Certified Acceptance Corporation) for superior quality within the grade. This coin is an outstanding example of one of the most artistic and symbolically rich designs in U.S. commemorative coinage.
Issued to honor the pioneers who braved the historic westward migration along the Oregon Trail, this coin features a stunning dual-sided design by Laura Gardin Fraser and James Earle Fraser—two of America’s most prominent sculptors. The obverse depicts a Native American standing in front of a map of the United States, while the reverse shows a Conestoga wagon heading west under the rays of a setting sun.
Struck at the Denver Mint, the 1939-D issue was the final year of the Oregon Trail series, which ran intermittently from 1926 to 1939. With just 3,004 pieces struck for this final release, it’s among the scarcer issues in the series.
Coin Highlights:
Year: 1939
Mint: Denver (D)
Denomination: 50 Cents
Grade: PCGS MS67 + CAC Approved
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.5 grams
Diameter: 30.6 mm
Obverse: Native American with outstretched arm before U.S. map
Reverse: Covered wagon heading west with large sun behind
Mintage: Just 3,004 coins
Why This Coin Stands Out:
Superb Gem MS67 – A pristine example with frosty luster and exceptional eye appeal.
CAC Certified – Endorsed by CAC for meeting strict standards of quality for the assigned grade.
Low-Mintage Final-Year Issue – Only 3,004 minted, making it one of the key dates in the Oregon Trail series.
Classic American Design – A celebrated artistic tribute to westward expansion and the pioneer legacy.
This 1939-D Oregon Trail Half Dollar in PCGS MS67 CAC condition represents the pinnacle of classic U.S. commemoratives—offering rarity, history, and top-tier certified quality. A must-have for serious silver commemorative or high-grade 20th-century U.S. type collectors.
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