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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:
6789
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1948
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:
1948
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
3,006,814
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
86651
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Coin Value History
1948 50c MS FBL
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1948 50c MS FBL
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$102,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $96,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $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 |
1948 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66....
$268
1948 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$89
1948 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. Ex: Mark Sabin Smith. PCGS Population: 63 in 67 (14 in 67+), 1 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,0...
$1,110
1948 50C Double Die Reverse MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (575/9300). NGC Census: (433/4123). CDN: $42 Whsle....
$53
1948 50C DDR, FS-801 MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/1). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64. Mintage 3,006,814....
$73
1948 50C MS68★ Full Bell Lines NGC. The present lot is the single finest certified 1948 Philadelphia Mint Franklin ha...
$26,400
1948 50c NGC MS62 FBL
$42
1948 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$264
1948 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$114
1948 50C MS67+ Full Bell Lines NGC....
$2,040
1948 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Obverse Struck Thru String -- MS63 Full Bell Lines NGC....
$139
1948 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (2465/1616). PCGS Population: (5186/4076). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$51
1948 50C MS62 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (44/1625). PCGS Population (38/5073). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre...
$84
1948 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66....
$204
1948 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$69
1948 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (46/1 and 14/0+). ...
$1,020
1948 50c NGC MS63 FBL
$60
1948 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (2442/1597). PCGS Population: (5163/4051). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$50
1948 MS62 Full Bell Lines ANACS. ...
$27
1948 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66....
$216
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS [Type]
Worth: $21 – $275
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS FBL [Type]
Worth: $23 – $900
1948 50c MS
Worth: $21 – $1,400
1948-D 50c MS
Worth: $21 – $3,600
1948-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $25 – $3,600
1949 50c MS
Worth: $21 – $4,800
1949 50c MS FBL
Worth: $30 – $6,500
1949-D 50c MS
Worth: $21 – $720
1949-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $38 – $26,000
1949-S 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $7,800
1949-S 50c MS FBL
Worth: $75 – $3,120
1950 50c MS
Worth: $21 – $2,300
1950 50c MS FBL
Worth: $25 – $3,750
1950-D 50c MS
Worth: $21 – $2,160
1950-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $25 – $13,800
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