1926-S Classic Commemorative Oregon Trail Memorial NGC MS-66 OREGON TRAIL CAC

1926-S Classic Commemorative Oregon Trail Memorial NGC MS-66 OREGON TRAIL CAC

Short History of the Oregon 1926-S Commemorative Half Dollar The Oregon Trail Memorial Half Dollar was issued in 1926 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Oregon Trail, which facilitated westward expansion in the United States during the 19th century. Authorized by Congress, the coin honors the pioneers who traversed the trail from 1811 to 1840. Designed by Laura Gardner Frazier, the obverse features a bearded pioneer advancing with an ax, accompanied by a Native American on horseback. The reverse depicts the majestic Mount Hood with an ox-drawn covered wagon in the foreground. The "S" mint mark indicates production at the San Francisco Mint. This commemorative half dollar was part of a series that included both Philadelphia (no mint mark) and San Francisco mintages, symbolizing the historical significance of American migration to the Pacific Northwest. Total Mintage for the 1926-S Oregon Commemorative Half Dollar The total mintage for the 1926-S Oregon Trail Memorial Half Dollar is 83,055. coins. What is CAC? CAC stands for Certified Acceptance Corporation. It is a third-party grading service in the numismatics industry that reviews coins previously graded by major services like PCGS or NGC. If a coin meets CAC's stringent standards for eye appeal, strike quality, and overall condition within its assigned grade, it receives a green CAC sticker, signifying exceptional quality and often commanding a premium in the market.This Coin is exceptional in quality and eye appeal with beautiful russet and electric blue color!!