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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:
6845
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-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
4,993,400
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
86669
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Coin Value History
1954-S 50c MS FBL
Value By Grade
1954-S 50c MS FBL
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$5,750 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $4,750 | $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 |
1954-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$154
1954-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$109
1954-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (45/3)....
$750
1954-S 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS....
$5,040
1954-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$164
1954-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$64
1954-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$408
1954-S 50c PCGS/CAC MS67 FBL ex: Linda Gail
$8,850
1954-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$134
1954-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (2403/1514). NGC Census: (231/163). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$70
1954-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. ...
$480
1954-S 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$6,300
1954-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (1281/222). NGC Census: (132/31). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$139
1954-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (2260/1462). NGC Census: (207/145). CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS...
$61
1954-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$480
50C 1954-S PCGS MS67 FBL
$7,050
1954-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (1281/222). NGC Census: (132/31). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$159
1954-S 50c PCGS MS64 FBL
$95
1954-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$480
1954-S 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$7,200
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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