50 cents 1938
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50 cents 1938 value
The minimum value of a 50 cents 1938 is 8.64 $, due to the value of the metal that composes it.
Depending on its condition, its scarcity, supply and demand and errors and varieties, the value of a 50 cents 1938 varies. Below, the details of the value of the coin according to its grade.
To help you to know the meaning of grades such as G4, VG8, F12, VF20, EF40, AU50, MS60, etc., you can jump to the grading section.
50 cents 1938 values of circulating coins1
| Year | Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | - | - | $ 10 | $ 17 | $ 30 | $ 53 | $ 93 |
50 cents 1938 values of uncirculated coins2
| Year | Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | $ 170 | $ 260 | $ 480 | $ 1 600 | $ 3 900 | - | - |
50 cents 1938 SP4
| Year | Variety | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | - | - | $ 3 500 | $ 5 800 | $ 8 200 | - | - |
More errors and varieties
| # | Picutre | Zoell |
|---|---|---|
| 913 | 50 cents 1938 - Die crack around the coin | - |
| 462 | 50 cents 1938 - Die crack near 50 | - |
| 464 | 50 cents 1938 - Die crack on ADA 1938 | - |
| 463 | 50 cents 1938 - Die crack on VI D:G:REX | - |
Mintage
- 50 cents 1938 : 192 018
Caracteristics
- Alloy : 80% silver, 20% copper
- Weight : 11.66 grams
- Diameter : 29.72 mm, thickness 2 mm
- Engraver : Obverse: T. H. Paget, Reverse: G. E. Kruger- Gray
- Designer : Obverse: T. H. Paget, Reverse: G. E. Kruger- Gray
- Edge : Reeded
- Magnetism: Nonmagnetic
- Die axis : ↑↑
Notes
- The value of a 50 cents 1938 circulating coin generally concerns coins with a certain wear due to the circulation. These coins rarely retain their original luster.
- The value of a 50 cents 1938 uncirculated coin generally concerns coins with little wear almost not visible with the eye. These coins generally retain their original luster.
- The value of a 50 cents 1938 PL coin concerns coins from uncirculated sets. They are made with a better quality than coins destined to the circulation. PL means Proof Like.
- The value of a 50 cents 1938 SP coin concerns coins made with a different and more refined process. These coins are polished to give them a cameo-like effect. In addition, SP coins are usually struck twice.
- The values displayed on this page are in Canadian dollars.
Last update : September 27, 2012
