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Commemorative issue
The Oregon Trail Memorial Half Dollar
Issued to commemorate the heroism of those who journeyed the Oregon Trail to the Far West.
Coin Description
Front: An Indian holding a bow with a map of the United States in the background. A group of Conestoga wagons crossing the western states. In the field, "United States of America". At the bottom rim, "Half Dollar".
Reverse: In the center, a Conestoga wagon crossing the land with the sun setting in the background. Below the wagon in the field, "Oregon Trail Memorial" and 5 stars representing the 5 States of the Oregon Territory; Washington, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and Oregon. Around the rim, "In God We Trust" and the date at the bottom.
| Cat # |
Item |
Type |
Diameter |
Weight |
AU |
Unc |
| Y C38 |
Oregon |
Silver/.900 |
30.6 mm |
12.5 grams |
150.00 |
175.00 |
| AU |
About Uncirculated |
| Unc |
Uncirculated |
Almost Uncirculated (AU): All of the detail will be visible. The coin will exhibit some wear on the highest points of the coin.
Uncirculated (Unc): A coin that did not enter circulation. Will exhibit original mint luster.
Also Available: 1936 Oregon Territory First Day Cover issued by the USA Postal Service. A 3 cent Commemorative Postage stamp in honor of the 100th Anniversary, canceled on the First Day of issue July 14, 1936. Five Cities participated in the First Day event to create a set of 5 covers: Astoria, Oregon. Daniel Wyoming. Lewiston, Idaho. Missoula, Montana.
| Cat # |
Image |
Item |
Price |
| #783-7 |
P1 |
Oregon Territory First Day Cover with cachet. Canceled at Walla Walla, Washington, July 14, 1936. The cachet designed by George Linn. At left, a map of the 5 states with a wagon train in the background. Text: Centennial Oregon Territory. 1836-1936. Envelope: 3 5/8" x 6 1/2".
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10.00 |
| #783-17 |
P1 |
Oregon Territory First Day Cover with cachet. Canceled at Astoria, Oregon, July 14, 1936. The cachet printed in Purple and Gold. At left, Oregon State Seal inside a wreath. Envelope: 3 5/8" x 6 1/2".
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10.00 |
| #783-19 |
P1 |
Oregon Territory First Day Cover with cachet. Canceled at Lewiston, Idaho, July 14, 1936. The cachet designed by the Plimpton Manufacturing Company. At left, Oregon State Seal with the American Flag and Oregon State Flag above. Envelope: 3 5/8" x 6 1/2".
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10.00 |
| #783-48 |
P1 |
Oregon Territory First Day Cover with cachet. Canceled at Astoria, Oregon, July 14, 1936. The cachet designed by Stephen Anderson. At left, a map of the Oregon territory with a paragraph of history below. Envelope: 3 5/8" x 6 1/2".
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10.00 |
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