PCGS MS68+
PCGS MS68+
- PCGS #:
- 9254
- Designer:
- Jacques Schnier
- Edge:
- Reeded
- Diameter:
- 30.60 millimeters
- Weight:
- 12.50 grams
- Mintage:
- 71,424
- Mint:
- San Francisco
- Metal:
- 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $52,800 • MS68+ • 08-22-2021 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1936-S 50C Bay Bridge
Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 60,000 |
| 60 or Better | 48,000 |
| 65 or Better | 22,000 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-2.4 |
| 60 or Better | R-2.5 |
| 65 or Better | R-2.7 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 118 / 144 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 121 / 144 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 129 / 144 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 118 / 144 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 121 / 144 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 129 / 144 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
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The San Francisco- Oakland Bay Bridge was opened to the public in November , 1936 and in the same month 100,055 Bay Bridge commemorative half dollars were struck at the San Francisco Mint. Interestingly, many were sold (at $1.50) in drive-up booths at the bridge itself. It was the first (and I think only) "drive-up" commemorative! In 1937, there were 28,631 Bay Bride half dollars melted as unsold making the distributed mintage a healthy 71,424 coins.
The healthy mintage has made the Bay Bridge one of the more readily available silver commemorative issues. It is also one of the only commemoratives of the 1930s that can be found somewhat easily in circulated condition. Nonetheless, most survivors grade MS63 to MS66. The typical Bay Bridge has nice frosty luster and eye appeal is usually quite good.