1949-D Half Dollar MS Values

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Melt: $30.78 (0.3617 oz Silver)

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1949-D Half Dollar MS Values

Details

down This coin is made of 90% silver; 10% copper and has a current melt value of $30.78

Obverse: 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: 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.

Basic Information

GSID:

6822

Coin Date:

1949-D

Denomination:

50c / 50 Cents

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Denver

Mintage:

4,120,600

Coinage Type:

Franklin half dollar

Coinage Years:

1948-1963

Composition:

90% silver; 10% copper

Mint Mark:

D

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

12.5 gr

Weight:

0.475 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.3617 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

30.6 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

John R. Sinnock

Obverse Lettering:

LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1949

Obverse Designer:

John R. Sinnock

Reverse Lettering:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM

Reverse Designer:

John R. Sinnock

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