The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
6806
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1957
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:
1957
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5,114,000
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6672
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Coin Value History
1957 50c MS
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1957 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$360.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $285.00 | $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 |
1957 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 67 in 67 (4 in 67+, 1 in 67*), 1 finer (11/25). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mint...
$164
1957 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- On 25c Planchet -- MS62 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 5,100,000....
$1,800
1957 50C MS66 NGC. Mintage 5,100,000. ...
$53
1957 50C MS65 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (2766/1200). NGC Census: (2202/858). CDN: $24 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$169
1957 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Curved Clip @1:00 -- MS64 NGC. ...
$59
1957 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck Thru Debris -- MS63 ANACS. ...
$31
1957 50C Franklin Half Dollars Clip AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (9/3542). PCGS Population (15/4306). Mintage: 5,100,000. Numism...
$89
1957 50C MS67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 56 in 67 (2 in 67+), 0 finer. CAC: 28 in 67, 0 finer (10/25). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bi...
$252
1957 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- 6% Straight Clip --MS62 NGC. 11.8 grams. NGC Census: (23/5793). PCGS Population: (15/6660)...
$89
1957 50C MS66+ NGC. Mintage 5,100,000....
$55
1957 50c PCGS MS65
$36
1957 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Double Curved Clips -- MS64 NGC. ...
$77
1957 50c PCGS MS63
$40
1957 50C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (54/0). Mintage 5,100,000. ...
$204
1957 50C MS66+ NGC. NGC Census: (818/62). PCGS Population: (1146/55). CDN: $48 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 5,100,...
$61
1957 50c PCGS MS65
$35
1957 50C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (1894/2646). PCGS Population: (2514/3426). CDN: $20 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS6...
$28
1957 50C Franklin Half -- Struck on a Silver Quarter Planchet -- MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,146
1957 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (58/1). Mintage 5,100,000. ...
$164
1957 50C MS66+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (1135/65 and 65/2+). NGC Census: (803/55 and 55/4+). CDN: $48 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$94
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
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