1939 Oregon Commemorative Half Dollar (50c)

The 1939 Oregon Trail Memorial half dollar marked the end of a commemorative series that had run intermittently since 1926. This final issue had a mintage of just 3,004 pieces, making it among the scarcest in the entire Oregon Trail series. The coin was struck to commemorate the pioneers who blazed the trail westward, and by 1939, the commemorative coin market was beginning to wane as the country focused on more pressing economic concerns.

This PCGS MS66 example with CAC approval showcases exceptional quality for the issue. The surfaces display brilliant cartwheel luster that radiates from both the obverse and reverse. The strike is sharp throughout, with full detail visible on the Native American figure and the covered wagon scene. The coin exhibits minimal contact marks and maintains outstanding eye appeal with clean, original surfaces. The CAC sticker confirms this coin represents solid quality for the grade - a superb example of this low-mintage commemorative finale.