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Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS FBL [Type]

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: 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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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +13.77%
$13.72
GSID:76528 PCGS:86650 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $1,150 $1,234
MS67 - $850.00 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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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
Sold 2/17/2026
Heritage Auctions
1958-D 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$139
Sold 2/17/2026
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1963-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 67,069,292. ...
$109
Sold 2/17/2026
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1954-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $55 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$109
Sold 1/20/2026
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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
Sold 12/9/2025
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1954 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on 25C Planchet -- MS62 Full Bell Lines NGC. (6.3 grams)....
$1,920
Sold 9/18/2023
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1949-S 50c ANACS MS61 FBL
$102
Sold 2/20/2023
DLRC
1948 50C MS68★ Full Bell Lines NGC. The present lot is the single finest certified 1948 Philadelphia Mint Franklin ha...
$26,400
Sold 4/25/2022
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1959 50c PCGS UNC Details (Altered Surface)
$19
Sold 8/3/2020
DLRC
1949 50c NGC AU58 FBL
$23
Sold 3/9/2009
DLRC
Multiple Coin Lot...
$46
Sold 2/24/2001
Heritage Auctions
1958-D 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines NGC. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$476
Sold 2/3/2026
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1948 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66....
$268
Sold 1/27/2026
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1953 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$439
Sold 2/3/2026
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1953-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. ...
$18,300
Sold 1/15/2026
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1962 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck On 25C Planchet -- MS63 Full Bell Lines NGC. (6.2 g)...
$3,840
Sold 6/17/2024
Heritage Auctions
1954-D 50C MS62 Full Bell Lines PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (50/9889). NGC Census: (35/4468). CDN: $17 Whsle. Bid for ...
$186
Sold 6/12/2023
Heritage Auctions
1949-D 50C MS61 Full Bell Lines ICG. NGC Census: (5/757). PCGS Population (3/2460). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$33
Sold 11/4/2007
Heritage Auctions
1948-D 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines ANACS....
$42
Sold 2/22/2005
Heritage Auctions
1958-D 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines NGC. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67....
$488
Sold 1/27/2026
Heritage Auctions
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