The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
76528
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, [Date]
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:
1948-1963
Coin Date:
Franklin Half Dollar
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Various
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
86650
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Coin Value History
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS FBL [Type]
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Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS FBL [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$1,150 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $850.00 | $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 |
1957-D 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: 91 in 67 (1 in 67+), 0 finer (2/26). CDN: $860 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P...
$2,074
1958-D 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$139
1963-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 67,069,292. ...
$109
1954-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$109
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
1954 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on 25C Planchet -- MS62 Full Bell Lines NGC. (6.3 grams)....
$1,920
1949-S 50c ANACS MS61 FBL
$102
1948 50C MS68★ Full Bell Lines NGC. The present lot is the single finest certified 1948 Philadelphia Mint Franklin ha...
$26,400
1959 50c PCGS UNC Details (Altered Surface)
$19
1949 50c NGC AU58 FBL
$23
Multiple Coin Lot...
$46
1958-D 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines NGC. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$476
1948 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66....
$268
1953 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$439
1953-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. ...
$18,300
1962 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck On 25C Planchet -- MS63 Full Bell Lines NGC. (6.2 g)...
$3,840
1954-D 50C MS62 Full Bell Lines PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (50/9889). NGC Census: (35/4468). CDN: $17 Whsle. Bid for ...
$186
1949-D 50C MS61 Full Bell Lines ICG. NGC Census: (5/757). PCGS Population (3/2460). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$33
1948-D 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines ANACS....
$42
1958-D 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines NGC. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67....
$488
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS [Type]
Worth: $21 – $275
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
1950-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $25 – $13,800
Greysheet News
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7/25/2024
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The designs will be featured on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half dollar clad coin.
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