Representative series imageClassic Commemorative HalfReference art may not show this exact date or mint.
Classic Commemorative Half
U.S. collector price guide

1936 Classic Commemorative Half (robinson)

Denomination
Half Dollar
Mint
P (Philadelphia)
Composition
90% silver
Mintage
25,265
Guide value by grade$75.00–$350
Limited3 priced grades

Collector value is shown by grade, but intrinsic metal value can dominate lower-grade outcomes.

Gem uncirculated$350
Melt floor$11.390.3617 oz × $31.5/oz
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$75$125$209$350MS-63MS-64MS-65
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Price by Grade
GradeQualityEst. Value
MS-63Choice Uncirculated
$75
MS-64Choice Uncirculated+
$140
MS-65Gem Uncirculated
$350

Estimates from published guides and recent sold data. Grade is everything. Verify before you buy.
Melt floor: Includes intrinsic metal value (0.3617 oz silver). Marked grades are worth more melted than as collector coins.

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Common Questions

What is the 1936 Classic Commemorative Half (robinson) worth?

Current guide estimates on this page range from $75.00 to $350 depending on grade.

Why does grade matter for the 1936 Classic Commemorative Half (robinson)?

Coin value can change sharply by condition. Use the grade ladder and price-by-grade table before relying on any single headline estimate.

Does melt value affect the 1936 Classic Commemorative Half (robinson)?

This page shows a melt floor of $11.39 based on listed metal weight and the current guide spot value used by CoinSpinner.

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90years survived since minting
Minted
1936
Denomination
Half Dollar
Composition
90% silver
Mintage
25,265

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Guide record
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