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1949 50c Obverse Die Clash, FS-402 MS FBL

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +0.89%
$19.03
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1949 50c Obverse Die Clash, FS-402 MS FBL
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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: 261894
Designer: John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer: John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1949
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: Obverse Die Clash
Variety 2: FS-402
Coin Date: 1949
Denomination: 50c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 5,614,000
Coinage Type: Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years: 1948-1963
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 510665
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1949 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS65 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/6). NGC Census: (0/0). MS65. ...
1949 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS65 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/6). NGC Census: (0/0). MS65. ...
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Sold 5/16/2023
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1949 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/20). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64....
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1949 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS63 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/35). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$47
Sold 7/17/2018
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1949 Franklin Half Dollar. FS-402. Obverse Die Clash. MS-65 FBL (PCGS).
1949 Franklin Half Dollar. FS-402. Obverse Die Clash. MS-65 FBL (PCGS).
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1949 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS64+ Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/20 and 2/1+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). M...
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1949 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS63 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/35). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$39
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1949 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS64 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/20). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64. ...
$94
Sold 3/26/2019
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1949 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS63 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (9/33). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
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1949 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS64 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/19). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
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1949 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS64 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/19). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
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1949 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS64 Full Bands PCGS. PCGS Population (16/17). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
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1949 50C Obverse Die Clash MS64 Full Bands PCGS. FS-402. PCGS Population (12/12). NGC Census: (0/0)....
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1949 Franklin Half Dollar. FS-402. Obverse Die Clash. MS-64 FBL (PCGS).
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