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The 1936-S Bay Bridge commemorative has an interesting story, having been minted to celebrate the opening of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, which opened in November 1936. Appropriately, all 100.055 coins were minted at the nearby San Francisco Mint, though only 71,424 were distributed. While most of the classic commemorative coins were distributed in conventional fashion by mint facilities, benefits, private and public organizations, many of the Bay Bridge commemoratives were sold near the bridge via drive-through booths.
The Bay Bridge half dollar was designed by Oakland resident Jacques Schnier. The coin's obverse showcases the iconic grizzly bear of California, while the reverse offers a scenic depiction of the Bay Bridge with the Ferry Building and two boats in the water.
Many Bay Bridge half dollars are found with circulation wear, but the majority are uncirculated and in the grades of MS63-66. Examples grading MS67 are rare and those grading MS68 or better are extremely rare. Most display excellent luster and nice overall eye appeal.
Catalog Information
GSID:
10244
Designer:
Jacques Schnier
Obverse Designer:
Jacques Schnier
Reverse Designer:
Jacques Schnier
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:
Bay Bridge
Coin Date:
1936-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
71,424
Coinage Type:
Classic Commemorative
Coinage Years:
1892-1954
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
9254
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Coin Value History
1936-S 50c Bay Bridge MS
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1936-S 50c Bay Bridge MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $18,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
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
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS65 PCGS. CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 71,424. ...
$293
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS67 PCGS. CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 71,424. ...
$915
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS63 NGC. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 71,424. ...
$189
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS64 PCGS. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 71,424. ...
$268
1936-S Bay Bridge Opening. MS-66 (PCGS).
$366
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge AU58 NGC. NGC Census: 36 in 58, 4258 finer (5/26). CDN: $138 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 7...
$177
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge, MS62 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mint...
$378
1936-S Bay Bridge Opening. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$168
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS61 ANACS. Mintage 71,424....
$129
1936-S Bay Bridge Opening. MS-68 (PCGS). CAC.
$16,800
1936-S Bay Bridge Opening. AU-55 (PCGS).
$96
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge -- Cleaned -- ANACS. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (1/3452). PCGS Population (21/5581). Mintage: 71,424....
$110
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge AU53 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/2825). PCGS Population (0/4821). Mintage: 71,424. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $...
$92
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge --Cleaned--AU 50 Details--ANACS. . NGC Census: (0/2627). PCGS Population (1/4722).Mintage: 71,424. Nu...
$104
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge XF40 ANACS, ample luster persists ... (2 Coins)
$213
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS65 PCGS. CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 71,424. ...
$342
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS67+ NGC. CAC. CAC: 128 in 67, 6 finer (11/25). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 71,...
$1,708
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mi...
$317
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS64 NGC. CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 71,424. ...
$238
1936-S 50C Bay Bridge MS66 NGC. CDN: $320 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 71,424. ...
$512
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