1984 John Steinbeck Medal MS 1/2 Ounce Gold Values

Greysheet & Red Book® Price Guide

American Arts Gold Medals (1980–1984)

1984 John Steinbeck Medal MS 1/2 Ounce Gold Values

Sponsor

shop eBay

Sponsor

shop Great Collections

Sponsor

shop David Lawrence Rare Coins

Sponsor

shop ICG

Sponsor

shop US Coins and Jewelry

1984 John Steinbeck Medal MS 1/2 Ounce Gold Values

Details

Issued as part of the American Arts Commemorative Series from 1980-1984, mandated by Congress. The medals weren't popular at their time of issue which limited overall sales.

Basic Information

GSID:

15298

Coin Date:

1984

Denomination:

Medal / Medal

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

West Point

Mintage:

32,572

Coinage Type:

Medal

Coinage Years:

1980-84

Composition:

90% gold, 7% copper, 3% silver

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

John Steinbeck

Variety 2:

1/2 Ounce Gold

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

0.5 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

27 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

John Mercanti & Philip E. Fowler

Feedback:

Available on Greysheet Marketplace

View All

Dealer Directory

View All Dealers

Constitution Coins, Currency and P M's

Constitution Coins, Currency and P M's
 FEATURED

Daniel Punchak

Elizabeth Coggan Numismatics

Elizabeth Coggan Numismatics
 FEATURED

Elizabeth Coggan

North Easton, MA

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Currency Dept

Stack’s Bowers Galleries Currency Dept
 FEATURED

Peter Treglia

Costa Mesa, CA

Greysheet News

View All News
Whitman Publishes Stunning New Edition of Double Eagle Gold Coins
Whitman Publishes Stunning New Edition of Double Eagle Gold Coins
5/13/2026

The long-awaited second edition of Bowers' classic guide celebrates America's legendary $20 gold pieces in full color with expanded coverage, Greysheet-based pricing, and updated research for today's collectors.

pen icon

by Whitman Brands

The 1893-S Morgan Dollar: Common or Rare?
The 1893-S Morgan Dollar: Common or Rare?
5/13/2026

Numismatic publicist Donn Pearlman, writing in The Numismatist in 1986, said, "[T]here are so many examples of misleading statements, misinterpretations and misguided advice that some numismatic literature could compete for the Clifford Irving Award for Contemporary Fiction."

pen icon

by CDN Publishing

Greysheet Exclusive Reporting: Semiquincentennial Coins Head to Space
Greysheet Exclusive Reporting: Semiquincentennial Coins Head to Space
5/11/2026

When the next SpaceX Dragon 2 rocket lifts off from Florida, it will be carrying some special cargo.

pen icon

by Larry Jewett

Events

View All Events
Map icon

DAVID LAWRENCE RARE COINS

calendar icon

Sunday, March 1, 2026

calendar icon

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Map icon

The Police Athletic League (PAL) Building

calendar icon

Sunday, March 1, 2026