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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:
6790
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
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 #:
6653
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Coin Value History
1949 50c MS
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1949 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $55.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$6,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $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: $24 – $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: $25 – $730
1948 50c MS
Worth: $29 – $792
1948 50c MS FBL
Worth: $41 – $85,000
1948-D 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $3,600
1948-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $28 – $3,600
1949 50c MS FBL
Worth: $33 – $6,500
1949-D 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $720
1949-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $42 – $26,000
1949-S 50c MS
Worth: $26 – $7,800
1949-S 50c MS FBL
Worth: $75 – $4,000
1950 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $2,300
1950 50c MS FBL
Worth: $34 – $3,750
1950-D 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $2,160
1950-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $34 – $13,800
1949 50C MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. Mintage 5,614,000....
$84
1949 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 (PCGS).
$168
1949 50C Doubled Die Reverse, DDR-001, MS61 ANACS. Ex: Flynn plate coin. Mintage 5,614,000.Flynn Reference and Cross...
$65
1949 50C "Bugs Bunny", FS-401, MS64 ANACS. Mintage 5,614,000. ...
$61
1949 50C "Bugs Bunny", FS-401, MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/3). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 5,614,000. ...
$100
1949 50C --Reverse Improperly Cleaned--UNC NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/715). PCGS Population (1/756). Mintage: 5,614,00...
$30
1949 50c NGC AU58
$23
1949 50C MS67 NGC....
$6,325
1949 AU55 PCGS....
$32
1949 50C
$28
1949 50C MS65 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. NGC Census: (261/31). PCGS Population: (213/21). CDN: $60 Whsle. ...
$124
1949 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (29/1). Mintage 5,614,000. ...
$154
1949 MS61 ANACS. ...
$16
1949 Franklin Half Dollar. FS-401. Bugs Bunny. MS-64+ (PCGS).
$104
1949 50C MS63 PCGS, vivid sea-green, ruby-red, and golden-... (4 coins)
$184
1949 50C MS60 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/669). PCGS Population (1/726). Mintage: 5,614,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $36. (#6653)...
$27
1949 50c NGC AU58 FBL
$23
1949 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$168
1949 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (29/1). Mintage 5,614,000. ...
$84
1949 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (424/192). NGC Census: (343/275). Mintage: 5,614,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$47
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