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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:
6819
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1963
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:
1963
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
22,164,000
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
86684
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Coin Value History
1963 50c MS FBL
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1963 50c MS FBL
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$31,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
1963 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. ...
$5,856
1963 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. ...
$240
1963 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$780
1963 50C Franklin Half Dollar --Struck On Defective Holed Planchet -- MS63 Full Bell Lines NGC. (11.5 g)...
$1,560
1963 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS....
$5,280
1963 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$264
1963 50C Rick Tomaska Signature, MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (92/17). PCGS Population: (216/9). CDN: $1,000 Whsle...
$840
1963 MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$11
1963 50c PCGS MS66 FBL
$6,250
1963 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (28/7)....
$288
1963 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (214/9). NGC Census: (88/14). CDN: $975 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$780
1963 MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$13
50C 1963 PCGS MS66 FBL STRUCK ON 5C PLANCHET
$8,519
1963 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$240
1963 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (214/9). NGC Census: (83/14). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65...
$990
1963 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. ...
$15,600
1963 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines NGC. ...
$252
1963 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (214/9). NGC Census: (83/14). CDN: $1,300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65...
$1,260
50C 1963 NGC MS66 FBL
$15,275
1963 50C "Bugs Bunny", FS-401, MS64+ Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (8/3 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). MS6...
$780
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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