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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:
6795
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1951
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:
1951
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
16,802,102
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
86658
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Coin Value History
1951 50c MS FBL
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1951 50c MS FBL
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$7,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $4,400 | $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 |
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS [Type]
![Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200812/ha_com_1261_19793-0.20200812170540777.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $21 – $275
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS FBL [Type]
![Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS FBL [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/fbl.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $23 – $730
1948 50c MS
Worth: $26 – $792
1948 50c MS FBL
Worth: $38 – $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: $39 – $26,000
1949-S 50c MS
Worth: $23 – $7,800
1949-S 50c MS FBL
Worth: $75 – $4,000
1950 50c MS
Worth: $21 – $2,300
1950 50c MS FBL
Worth: $31 – $3,750
1950-D 50c MS
Worth: $21 – $2,160
1951 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 FBL (PCGS).
$317
1951 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. CAC: 38 in 65, 72 finer (6/26). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$149
1951 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 FBL (PCGS).
$65
1951 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-67+ FBL (NGC).
$14,400
1951 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on a Quarter Blank -- MS63 Full Bell Lines NGC. ...
$2,012
1951 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$329
1951 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 FBL (NGC).
$195
1951 50c PCGS MS64 FBL (Bugs Bunny" FS-401)"
$185
1951 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: 21 in 67 (1 in 67+), 0 finer (11/25). CDN: $3,500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS...
$1,586
1951 50C Franklin Half--Struck on a Quarter Blank--MS63 Full Bell Lines NGC. ...
$1,840
1951 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$293
1951 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$171
1951 50c PCGS MS64 FBL
$140
1951 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (14/0). ...
$1,920
1951 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (68/1395). NGC Census: (10/194). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS co...
$28
1951 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$268
1951 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 FBL (PCGS).
$125
1951 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Curved Clip @3:00 -- MS64 Full Bell Lines NGC. ...
$276
1951 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS....
$4,080
1951 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (64/1347). NGC Census: (6/171). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$31
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