Whitman Expo
1936-D San Diego Expo Half dollar MS Values
Details
Struck to commemorate the California-Pacific International Exposition held in San Diego during 1935 and 1936, the 1936-D San Diego half dollar was a popular coin during the time of its striking. It was the second year of issue for this coin, which was originally produced at the San Francisco Mint in 1935. The 1936 Denver-minted halves, like the identical 1935-S examples, were designed by Robert Aitken. However, the 1936-D half dollars were sold for as much as $3 by the Exposition -- significantly higher than the $1 the 1935-S took at the fair.
The 1936-D half dollar is common, with pieces widely available in grades as high as MS65 and MS66. Examples grading MS67 are scarce, while those in MS68 are extremely rare. Most known examples feature white surfaces and rich, frosty luster.
This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $26.36
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Denver
Mintage:
30,092
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
Mint Mark:
D
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
San Diego Expo
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
12.5 gr
Weight:
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Robert Aitken
Obverse Designer:
Robert Aitken
Reverse Designer:
Robert Aitken
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