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1954-D 50c MS

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +13.77%
$13.72
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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: 6842
Designer: John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer: John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1954
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: 1954-D
Denomination: 50c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Denver
Mint Mark: D
Mintage: 25,445,580
Coinage Type: Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years: 1948-1963
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 6668
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Coin Value History
1954-D 50c MS
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1954-D 50c MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +13.77%
$13.72
GSID:6842 PCGS:6668 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $5,250 $1,234
MS67 - $4,400 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234
VG10 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG10 - $1,234 $1,234
VG8 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VG8 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1954-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (45/2). Mintage 25,445,580. ...
$129
Sold 6/10/2025
Heritage Auctions
50C 1954-D PCGS MS64
$70
Sold 2/26/2023
Legend Numismatics
1954-D 50c NGC MS65
$95
Sold 3/28/2022
DLRC
1954-D 50c PCGS MS63
$28
Sold 2/21/2022
DLRC
1954-D 50C MS62 PCGS. ...
$13
Sold 4/19/2005
Heritage Auctions
1954-D 50C MS67 NGC....
$3,738
Sold 2/26/2005
Heritage Auctions
1954-D AU50 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (...
$7
Sold 4/15/2003
Heritage Auctions
1954-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (43/2). PCGS Population: (24/0). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 25,445,58...
$139
Sold 2/27/2024
Heritage Auctions
1954-D 50c PCGS MS64
$35
Sold 6/6/2022
DLRC
1954-D 50C MS65 ANACS. Mintage 25,445,580. ...
$57
Sold 3/15/2022
Heritage Auctions
1954-D 50c PCGS MS63
$31
Sold 1/10/2022
DLRC
1954-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/0). NGC Census: (41/2). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 25,445,5...
$144
Sold 10/3/2023
Heritage Auctions
1954-D 50c PCGS MS64
$25
Sold 7/1/2019
DLRC
1954-D 50c PCGS MS65
$38
Sold 4/22/2019
DLRC
1954-D 50c NGC MS63
$21
Sold 11/15/2021
DLRC
1954-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (41/2). PCGS Population: (23/0). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 25,445,58...
$264
Sold 9/5/2023
Heritage Auctions
Lot of 1954-D 50c PCGS MS64 (5 Coins)
$85
Sold 6/25/2018
DLRC
1954-D 50c PCGS MS65
$46
Sold 4/1/2019
DLRC
$49
Sold 3/23/2015
DLRC
1954-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/0 and 6/0+). NGC Census: (38/1 and 1/0+). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66...
$180
Sold 6/6/2023
Heritage Auctions
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