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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:
6824
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-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
3,744,000
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6655
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Coin Value History
1949-S 50c MS
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1949-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$9,750 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $7,500 | $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 |
| 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 |
1949-S 50C MS66 NGC. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 3,744,000. ...
$109
1949-S 50C MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 3,744,0...
$129
1949-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Mintage 3,744,000. ...
$79
1949-S 50C MS63 PCGS. Mintage 3,744,000. ...
$79
1949-S 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (23/0). Mintage 3,744,000. ...
$552
1949-S 50C MS68 PCGS. CAC....
$7,800
1949-S 50c NGC AU55
$45
1949-S 50c NGC AU53
$38
1949-S 50c PCGS AU50
$25
1949-S 50C MS62 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (82/2215). PCGS Population (71/3756). Mintage: 3,744,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p...
$69
1949-S 50C --Cleaned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/1804). PCGS Population (3/2953). Mintage: 3,744,000. Numismedia Wsl....
$53
1949-S 50C
$34
1949-S 50C MS66 NGC. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 3,744,000....
$99
1949-S 50C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 3,744,000. ...
$69
1949-S 50C MS64 PCGS. Mintage 3,744,000. ...
$84
1949-S 50c ANACS MS63
$121
1949-S 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (23/0). Mintage 3,744,000. ...
$456
1949-S 50C MS68 NGC....
$3,720
1949-S 50C AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (30/2362). PCGS Population (107/3943). Mintage: 3,744,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl...
$34
1949-S 50C AU50 ANACS.... (11 coins)
$575
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 50c MS FBL
Worth: $35 – $85,000
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 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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