Oregon Trail Memorial (1926 - 1939) Half Dollar Auctions
The memorial coin was struck in commemoration of the Oregon Trail and in memory of the pioneers, many of whom lie buried along the famous 2000-mile highway of history. James Earle Fraser and his wife, Laura Gardin Fraser, prepared the designs.
The original issue was struck at Philadelphia and San Francisco in 1926. Coinage was resumed in 1928 (released in 1933), and in 1933, 1934 and 1936 through 1939. The 1933 half dollar was the first commemorative coin struck at the Denver Mint.
The original issue was struck at Philadelphia and San Francisco in 1926. Coinage was resumed in 1928 (released in 1933), and in 1933, 1934 and 1936 through 1939. The 1933 half dollar was the first commemorative coin struck at the Denver Mint.
