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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:
6825
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 #:
86655
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Coin Value History
1949-S 50c MS FBL
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1949-S 50c MS FBL
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$3,900 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $3,250 | $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 |
1949-S 50C MS66+ Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. CAC: 110 in 66, 10 finer (1/26). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66....
$702
1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$390
1949-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$195
1949-S 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: 37 in 63 (1 in 63*), 616 finer (11/25). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$104
1949-S 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (30/0). ...
$1,500
1949-S 50c ANACS MS61 FBL
$102
1949-S 50C MS62 ★ Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (12/329). PCGS Population: (10/1368)....
$79
1949-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. ...
$360
1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$264
1949-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$169
1949-S 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (29/415). PCGS Population: (57/1451). MS63. ...
$104
1949-S 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (30/0). ...
$1,560
1949-S 50C MS62 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (5/903). NGC Census: (4/173). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$79
1949-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. ...
$300
1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $230 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$336
1949-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines NGC. ...
$124
1949-S 50c PCGS MS63 FBL
$105
1949-S 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (28/0). ...
$1,980
1949-S 50C MS66+ Full Bell Lines NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (92/30 and 26/1+). CAC Population: (110/11). ...
$516
1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. ...
$223
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
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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