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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:
76528
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 #:
86650
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Coin Value History
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS FBL [Type]
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Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS FBL [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$1,150 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $850.00 | $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 |
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS [Type]
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Worth: $25 – $275
1948 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $792
1948 50c MS FBL
Worth: $39 – $85,000
1948-D 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $3,600
1948-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $29 – $3,600
1949 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $4,800
1949 50c MS FBL
Worth: $34 – $6,500
1949-D 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $720
1949-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $43 – $26,000
1949-S 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $7,800
1949-S 50c MS FBL
Worth: $75 – $4,000
1950 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $2,300
1950 50c MS FBL
Worth: $35 – $3,750
1950-D 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $2,160
1950-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $35 – $13,800
1949-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$281
1960 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 FBL (PCGS).
$84
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-67 FBL (PCGS). CAC.
$976
1952 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$119
1962 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $74.46 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. ...
$64
1948 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-68 FBL (PCGS). CMQ.
$84,000
1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS).
$288
1954 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on 25C Planchet -- MS62 Full Bell Lines NGC. (6.3 grams)....
$1,920
1949-S 50c ANACS MS61 FBL
$102
1949 50c NGC AU58 FBL
$23
Multiple Coin Lot...
$46
1950-D 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$854
1953 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $73.54 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$79
1957 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 75 in 67 (4 in 67+), 0 finer. CAC: 28 in 67, 0 finer (5/26). CDN...
$763
1960-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$171
1949-S 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: 37 in 63 (1 in 63*), 616 finer (11/25). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$104
1948 50C MS68★ Full Bell Lines NGC. The present lot is the single finest certified 1948 Philadelphia Mint Franklin ha...
$26,400
1959 50c PCGS UNC Details (Altered Surface)
$19
1954-D 50C MS62 Full Bell Lines PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (50/9889). NGC Census: (35/4468). CDN: $17 Whsle. Bid for ...
$186
1949-D 50C MS61 Full Bell Lines ICG. NGC Census: (5/757). PCGS Population (3/2460). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$33
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