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Obverse Description
A large bust of Benjamin Franklin, facing right, with the words LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST around the periphery. The date appear to the right of Franklin's neck.
Reverse Description
The Liberty bell is prominently featured with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR around the periphery. The motto, E PLURIBUS UNUM is left of the bell, with a eagle -- wings fully spread -- to the right.
Catalog Information
GSID:
76527
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, [Date]
Reverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
1948-1963
Coin Date:
Franklin Half Dollar
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Various
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6650
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Coin Value History
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS [Type]
Value By Grade
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $36.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$360.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1960 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 80 in 66 (7 in 66+), 1 finer (7/26). CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage ...
$256
1956 50C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: 64 in 67 (4 in 67+), 0 finer (5/26). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage ...
$293
1952 50C MS65 NGC. CDN: $42.12 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 21,100,000. ...
$54
1956 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Rim Clip -- MS62 PCGS. ...
$106
1963 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on a Tapered Planchet -- MS64 NGC. 10.8 grams....
$183
1955 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-63 (PCGS).
$89
Lot of (2) 1951-D Franklin Half Dollars. Unc Details--Questionable Color (PCGS).
$65
1963-D 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- On 10c Planchet -- AU58 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 67,069,2...
$10,200
1963-D 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on Silver 25C Planchet -- MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/17189). Mintage 67,069...
$1,380
1962-D 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on 25C Planchet -- AU55 PCGS....
$1,320
1952 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- 1% Curved Clip -- AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/2950 and 0/24+). NGC Census: (8/2298 and...
$84
1962-D 50C Doubled Die Obverse, DDO-001, MS60 ANACS. Ex: Flynn plate coin. Mintage 35,473,281.Flynn Reference and Cro...
$47
1949-S 50C MS68 PCGS. CAC....
$7,800
1951 50c PCGS AU Details (Bugs Bunny FS-401 Cleaned)
$19
Half Dollar--Blank Planchet, 90% Silver No Grade NGC. 12.6 Grams. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 3,006,8...
$54
1958 XF40 ANACS. ...
$16
1963-D 50C
$7
1949-S 50C MS66 NGC. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 3,744,000. ...
$134
1953-S 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 68 in 67 (3 in 67+, 1 in 67?), 0 finer (6/26). CDN: $650 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mi...
$512
1960-D 50C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $41.46 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 18,215,812. ...
$69
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS FBL [Type]
Worth: $25 – $900
1948 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $792
1948 50c MS FBL
Worth: $38 – $85,000
1948-D 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $3,600
1948-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $28 – $3,600
1949 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $4,800
1949 50c MS FBL
Worth: $33 – $6,500
1949-D 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $720
1949-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $39 – $26,000
1949-S 50c MS
Worth: $26 – $7,800
1949-S 50c MS FBL
Worth: $75 – $4,000
1950 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $2,300
1950 50c MS FBL
Worth: $34 – $3,750
1950-D 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $2,160
1950-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $34 – $13,800
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