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1949-D 50c MS FBL

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +1.94%
$23.16
1949-D 50c MS FBL
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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. The mint mark appears centered just above the bell.

Catalog Information

GSID: 6823
Designer: John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer: John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1949
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
Coin Date: 1949-D
Denomination: 50c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Denver
Mint Mark: D
Mintage: 4,120,600
Coinage Type: Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years: 1948-1963
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 86654
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1949-D 50c MS FBL
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1949-D 50c MS FBL
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +1.94%
$23.16
GSID:6823 PCGS:86654 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1949-D 50c MS FBL
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $31,000 $1,234
MS67 - $14,500 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234

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1949-D 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $60.54 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 4,120,600. ...
1949-D 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $60.54 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 4,120,600. ...
$64
Sold 6/30/2026
Heritage Auctions
1949-D 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 4,120,600. ...
1949-D 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 4,120,600. ...
$671
Sold 6/30/2026
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1949-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 4,120,600. ...
1949-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 4,120,600. ...
$165
Sold 6/9/2026
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1949-D 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. ...
1949-D 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. ...
$13,420
Sold 1/14/2026
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1949-D 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (609/1825). PCGS Population: (956/4836). CDN: $45 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
1949-D 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (609/1825). PCGS Population: (956/4836). CDN: $45 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$51
Sold 9/19/2023
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1949-D 50C MS62 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (115/3886). NGC Census: (99/1354). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
1949-D 50C MS62 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (115/3886). NGC Census: (99/1354). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$34
Sold 11/18/2014
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1949-D 50C MS61 Full Bell Lines ICG. NGC Census: (5/757). PCGS Population (3/2460). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
1949-D 50C MS61 Full Bell Lines ICG. NGC Census: (5/757). PCGS Population (3/2460). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$33
Sold 11/4/2007
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1949-D 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $60.54 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 4,120,600. ...
1949-D 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $60.54 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 4,120,600. ...
$74
Sold 6/30/2026
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1949-D 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 4,120,600. ...
1949-D 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 4,120,600. ...
$763
Sold 6/30/2026
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1949-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 4,120,600. ...
1949-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 4,120,600. ...
$172
Sold 6/2/2026
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1949-D 50C MS62 Full Bell Lines PCGS. . PCGS Population (52/2443). NGC Census: (34/734). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCG...
1949-D 50C MS62 Full Bell Lines PCGS. . PCGS Population (52/2443). NGC Census: (34/734). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCG...
$48
Sold 1/2/2008
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1949-D MS61 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$43
Sold 6/1/2004
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1949-D 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $68.33 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 4,120,600. ...
1949-D 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $68.33 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage 4,120,600. ...
$79
Sold 5/12/2026
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1949-D 50C MS66+ Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. ...
1949-D 50C MS66+ Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. ...
$2,928
Sold 5/1/2026
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1949-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 4,120,600. ...
1949-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 4,120,600. ...
$144
Sold 3/17/2026
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1949-D 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS....
$12,000
Sold 7/17/2025
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1949-D 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (821/4262). NGC Census: (438/1290). Mintage 4,120,600. ...
1949-D 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (821/4262). NGC Census: (438/1290). Mintage 4,120,600. ...
$53
Sold 1/8/2019
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1949-D 50C MS62 Full Bell Lines PCGS. . PCGS Population (52/2443). NGC Census: (34/734). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCG...
1949-D 50C MS62 Full Bell Lines PCGS. . PCGS Population (52/2443). NGC Census: (34/734). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCG...
$44
Sold 12/30/2007
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