Oregon Trail Half Dollar

Issued to commemorate the heroism of those who journeyed the Oregon Trail to the Far West.

Front: An Indian holding a bow with a map of the United States in the background. A group of Conestoga wagons crossing the western states. In the field, "United States of America". At the bottom rim, "Half Dollar".

Reverse: In the center, a Conestoga wagon crossing the land with the sun setting in the background. Below the wagon in the field, "Oregon Trail Memorial" and 5 stars representing the 5 States of the Oregon Territory; Washington, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and Oregon. Around the rim, "In God We Trust" and the date at the bottom.

Also Available: 1936 Oregon Territory First Day Cover issued by the USA Postal Service. A 3 cent Commemorative Postage stamp in honor of the 100th Anniversary, canceled on the First Day of issue July 14, 1936. Five Cities participated in the First Day event to create a set of 5 covers: Astoria, Oregon. Daniel Wyoming. Lewiston, Idaho. Missoula, Montana.

Cat # Image Item Price

#783-13 P1 P2
Oregon Territory First Day Cover set of 5 with cachet. Canceled at Lewiston,Idaho. Astoria, Oregon. Missoula, Montana. Daniel Wyoming & Walla Walla, Washington on July 14, 1936. The cachet designed by N. Sudduth. A horse drawn wagon with hills and homes in the background. Envelope: 3 5/8" x 6 1/2". Attractive matched set of the 5 States in the territory. A nice item to complement your commemorative coins.
50.00