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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:
6788
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 #:
6651
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Coin Value History
1948 50c MS
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1948 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$1,750 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,500 | $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 |
1948 50C MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (359/20). NGC Census: (470/47). CDN: $6...
$94
No-Date 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on 5C Planchet -- AU58 PCGS....
$3,120
Undated 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on a 10C Planchet -- MS62 NGC. (2.5 g). We have only handled a few Franklin ...
$4,800
1948 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/0 and 2/0+). NGC Census: (41/2 and 0/0+). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$312
1948 50c PCGS MS64
$61
Undated Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck 65% Off Center on Silver Dime Planchet -- MS63 PCGS. Only a small portion of Franklin...
$8,400
No Date 50C 90% Silver Half Dollar Planchet NGC. 12.5 Grams....
$141
Undated Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on a Dime Planchet -- MS60 ANACS. ...
$3,819
Half Dollar--Blank Planchet, 90% Silver No Grade NGC. 12.6 Grams. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/0). Mintage: 3,006,8...
$54
1948 50C MS67 NGC....
$3,910
1948 50C
$18
1948 50C MS65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (350/19). NGC Census: (463/45). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 3,...
$139
1948 50c PCGS AU58
$14
Undated Franklin Half -- Struck on a Dime Planchet -- MS62 PCGS. ...
$4,994
1948 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (41/2). PCGS Population: (16/0). CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 3,006,814. ...
$169
1948 50c NGC MS64
$40
Undated 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on a Dime Planchet -- MS63 NGC. ...
$9,000
No Date 50C 90% Silver Half Dollar -- Blank Planchet -- NGC. 12.5 Grams....
$141
ND 50C Half Dollar Piece--Silver Laminated Type 2 Planchet 12.2 grams--MS60 NGC. ...
$62
Multiple Coin Lot...
$2,415
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 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
1950-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $25 – $13,800
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