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Among the handful of pre-1930 commemorative half dollars is the 1926 United States Sesquicentennial, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This coin was struck in large numbers of over 1 million pieces and sold for $1 apiece, but most were melted. The 1926 Sesqui was designed by John Frederick Lewis and on its obverse features a jugate obverse portrait of first United States President George Washington and contemporary Commander-in-Chief Calvin Coolidge; the reverse showcases the Liberty Bell.
Like many of the earlier commemoratives, the 1926 Sesquicentennial half dollar was not widely saved in the higher grades, and many entered circulation. Most 1926 Sesquis are encountered in grades of MS62-64, with few grading MS65 or MS66. Any pieces grading higher are extremely rare. Be careful when buying 1926 Sesquis sight-unseen, as many pieces exhibit unsightly yellow toning.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10365
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Reverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
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:
Sesquicentennial
Coin Date:
1926
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
141,120
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9374
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Coin Value History
1926 50c Sesquicentennial MS
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1926 50c Sesquicentennial MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$101,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $84,000 | $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 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $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
1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence. MS-65 (NGC).
$854
1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$195
1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS66+ PCGS. ...
$25,620
1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS64 PCGS. CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 141,120. ...
$366
1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62....
$342
1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$69
1926 50C Sesquicentennial, AU58 NGC. CDN: $82 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 141,120. ...
$89
1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence. Fair-2 (PCGS). CAC.
$240
1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence. MS-60 (ANACS).
$144
1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS61 ANACS. Mintage 141,120. ...
$65
1926 Sesquicentennial 50c PCGS AU Details (Cleaned)
$47
1926 Sesquicentennial 50c PCGS AU53
$60
1926 50C Sesquicentennial Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5070). NGC Census: (0/4408). Mintage 141,120. ...
$47
1926 50C Sesquicentennial VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (1/4368). PCGS Population (0/4972). Mintage: 141,120. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$34
1926 50C Sesquicentennial AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (29/4280). PCGS Population (34/4881). Mintage: 141,120. Numismedia Wsl. Pri...
$84
1926 50C Sesquicentennial XF45 ANACS. ...
$42
1926 50C Sesquicentennial XF40 ANACS. Cleaned, AU Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" pri...
$42
1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS65+ PCGS. CAC. CAC: 95 in 65, 8 finer (7/26). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Minta...
$3,050
1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS63 PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 141,120. ...
$171
1926 50C Sesquicentennial MS66 NGC....
$3,480
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