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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:
6796
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1952
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:
1952
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
21,192,093
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6661
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Coin Value History
1952 50c MS
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1952 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$1,000.00 | $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 |
| 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 |
1952 50C MS66 NGC. Mintage 21,100,000. ...
$99
1952 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- 1% Curved Clip -- AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/2950 and 0/24+). NGC Census: (8/2298 and...
$84
1952 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines ANACS. Mintage 21,100,000....
$55
1952 50C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/0 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (9/0 and 0/0+). MS67. Mintage 21,100,000. ...
$960
1952 50c PCGS AU58
$19
1952 50c PCGS MS64
$30
1952 50c NGC MS61
$19
1952 50C "Scarface", FS-402, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/7). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 21,100,000. ...
$79
1952 50C "Bugs Bunny", FS-401, MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/1). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 21,100,000. ...
$306
1952 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (13/2). Mintage 21,100,000. ...
$169
1952 50C "Bugs Bunny", FS-401, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/1). NGC Census: (0/0). MS65. Mintage 21,100,000. ...
$564
1952 50C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/0). NGC Census: (9/0). MS67. Mintage 21,100,000. ...
$780
1952 50C "Bugs Bunny", FS-401, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/12). NGC Census: (0/0). AU58. Mintage 21,100,000. ...
$94
1952 50c PCGS MS64
$30
1952 50C Franklin Half Dollar Double Clip AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (18/1361). PCGS Population (31/1739). Mintage: 21,100,000...
$126
1952 50C MS63 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $12.00....
$14
1952 50C MS66 PCGS....
$192
1952 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (564/89). NGC Census: (634/115). CDN: $40 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 21,100...
$41
1952 50C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/0). NGC Census: (9/0). MS67. Mintage 21,100,000. ...
$1,000
1952 50C "Bugs Bunny", FS-401, AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (5/7). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 21,100,000. ...
$129
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
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
Greysheet News
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