1938 New Rochelle, New York 250th Anniversary. MS-68 (PCGS).

$8,350

Impressive Tab-Toned 1938 New Rochelle Half Dollar

This is a gorgeous Ultra Gem New Rochelle half dollar with original and vivid multicolor tab toning on the reverse. The obverse is largely pearly and brilliant, ringed by an arc of gold. Soft satin luster is evident throughout, and the surfaces are expertly preserved and virtually pristine. A delight to behold and one of the finest examples available to collectors today.

The Westchester County community of New Rochelle sought to commemorate the upcoming sestercentennial of its founding in 1688 on the land owned by John Pell. Unlike with the Long Island Tercentenary Committee, the Westchester County Coin Club began lobbying for the coin a full two years before the celebrations were to take place. The authorization to produce 25,000 examples came on May 5, 1936 and this forethought proved to be fortuitous. The designs produced by the artist who was originally selected were found to be unimpressive and a new designer, Gertrude Lathrop, was chosen to redesign this half dollar. The resultant elegant design was approved and the officially sanctioned 25,000 pieces were struck in April 1937, even though the coins all bore a 1938 date. The coins were sold at $2 each primarily via mail order and proved to be moderately successful despite a glut of commemorative coins at the time, with a final total of 15,251 coins distributed. Fortunately, most of these coins ended up with numismatists who generally handled their charges with considerable care. Even so, this type is rare at the top of the Condition Census, where examples at the MS-68 level are of the utmost rarity and desirability. Aesthetically pleasing and exceptionally well preserved, this is a coin that has much to offer.

PCGS# 9335. NGC ID: BYN6.

PCGS Population: 11; 5 finer (all MS-68+).

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Previous Prices Realized

ImageGradeDescriptionDateRealized
Coin Thumbnail671938 New Rochelle, New York 250th Anniversary. MS-67 (PCGS).Nov-23$600.00
Coin Thumbnail671938 New Rochelle, New York 250th Anniversary. MS-67 (PCGS). OGH.Mar-23$840.00
Coin Thumbnail671938 New Rochelle, New York 250th Anniversary. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC.Mar-23$1,200.00
Coin Thumbnail671938 New Rochelle, New York 250th Anniversary. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC.Mar-23$900.00
Coin Thumbnail671938 New Rochelle, New York 250th Anniversary. MS-67 (PCGS).Apr-22$720.00
Coin Thumbnail671938 New Rochelle, New York 250th Anniversary. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC.Aug-21$660.00
Coin Thumbnail671938 New Rochelle, New York 250th Anniversary. MS-67 (PCGS).Aug-21$630.00
Coin Thumbnail671938 New Rochelle, New York 250th Anniversary. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC.Jun-20$1,080.00
Coin Thumbnail681938 New Rochelle, New York 250th Anniversary. MS-68 (PCGS).Aug-20$7,200.00
Coin Thumbnail681938 New Rochelle, New York 250th Anniversary. MS-68 (NGC).Aug-19$2,880.00

** NOTE. All prices realized reflect the final hammer price plus the buyer’s premium. As errors can occur, you should contact each pricing source to determine the accuracy of this information. No item may be returned or refused based on the information provided.

Population Guide

ServiceGradePopulation In This GradePlusPopulation In Higher GradeTotal
PCGS6811555,009
NGC6816552,605
CAC68009

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PCGS Pop Guide

Type12346810121520253035404545+505353+5555+5858+60616262+6363+6464+6565+6666+6767+6868+6970Total
Base1112231402831,335111,758141,15060254771155,009
Percent0000000052603502215100100

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NGC Pop Guide

Type12346810121520253035404545+505353+5555+5858+60616262+6363+6464+6565+6666+6767+6868+6970Total
Base121189362621,08985802110491612,571
Percent000032404102204000100
Star1151853134
Total121189362631,090858521122141922,605

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CAC Pop Guide

Type12346810121520253035404545+505353+5555+5858+60616262+6363+6464+6565+6666+6767+6868+6970Total
Gold12249
Green0

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