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1959 50c Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 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.

Catalog Information

GSID: 315455
Designer: John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer: John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1959
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
Variety: Doubled Die Reverse
Variety 2: FS-801
Coin Date: 1959
Denomination: 50c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 6,200,000
Coinage Type: Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years: 1948-1963
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 145435
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1959 50c Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS
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1959 50c Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +13.77%
$13.72
GSID:315455 PCGS:145435 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
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Grade CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 $420.00 $1,234
MS65 $110.00 $1,234
MS64 $1,234 $1,234
MS63 $1,234 $1,234
MS62 $1,234 $1,234
MS61 $1,234 $1,234
MS60 $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1959 50C Doubled Die Reverse, T2/T1, FS-801, MS64 NGC. Bill Fivaz, Variety Expert, Authentic Hand-Signed. NGC Census: 0 in ...
$89
Sold 12/23/2025
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1959 50C Doubled Die Reverse, Type Two Over Type One, FS-801, MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population:...
$109
Sold 1/3/2023
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1959 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/0). NGC Census: (0/0). MS66. Mintage 6,200,000. ...
$336
Sold 7/23/2019
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1959 50C Doubled Die Reverse, DDR-002, FS-801, MS64 ANACS. Ex: Flynn plate coin. Mintage 6,200,000.Flynn Reference an...
$84
Sold 3/4/2024
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1959 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (49/5). NGC Census: (0/0). MS65. Mintage 6,200,000....
$156
Sold 8/26/2021
Heritage Auctions
1959 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 6,200,000. From ...
$306
Sold 7/9/2017
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1959 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (185/100). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64. Mintage 6,200,000. ...
$40
Sold 8/8/2022
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1959 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, Die 1, MS65 ANACS. Mintage 6,200,000....
$67
Sold 7/13/2021
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1959 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS64 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (128/51). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64. Mintage 6,200,000...
$67
Sold 10/6/2020
Heritage Auctions
1959 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, Type Two Over Type One Reverse, MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (47/6)...
$252
Sold 6/9/2020
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1959 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (46/4). NGC Census: (0/0). MS65. Mintage 6,200,000. ...
$84
Sold 12/25/2018
Heritage Auctions
1959 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (46/4). NGC Census: (0/0). MS65. Mintage 6,200,000. ...
$114
Sold 12/25/2018
Heritage Auctions
1959 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (46/4). NGC Census: (0/0). MS65. Mintage 6,200,000. ...
$74
Sold 12/18/2018
Heritage Auctions
1959 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (46/4). NGC Census: (0/0). MS65. Mintage 6,200,000. ...
$63
Sold 12/18/2018
Heritage Auctions
1959 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/4). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 6,200,000. ...
$94
Sold 10/16/2018
Heritage Auctions
1959 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS65+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/4 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). Mintage 6,...
$104
Sold 10/16/2018
Heritage Auctions
1959 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/3). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 6,200,000. ...
$129
Sold 12/15/2015
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