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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. The mint mark appears centered just above the bell.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6822
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-D
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
4,120,600
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6654
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1949-D 50c MS
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1949-D 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $60.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$925.00 | $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
Worth: $24 – $4,800
1949 50c MS FBL
Worth: $33 – $6,500
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-D 50C MS65 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. NGC Census: (123/11). PCGS Population: (96/9). CDN: $140 Whsle....
$192
1949-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 (PCGS).
$480
1949-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-62 (NGC). CAC. OH Generation 3.0.
$96
1949-D 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Obverse Struck Thru -- NG NGC....
$114
1949-D 50c NGC AU58
$45
1949-D 50c ANACS MS63
$45
1949-D 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (585/78). NGC Census: (664/115). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS64....
$51
1949-D 50C--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU55,... (6 coins)
$75
1949-D MS61 ANACS. ...
$34
1949-D 50C MS65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.0 green label holder. PCGS Population: (95/8). NGC Census: (123/11). CDN: $1...
$149
1949-D 50C MS66+ NGC. NGC Census: (11/0). Mintage 4,120,600....
$1,140
1949-D 50C MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (33/798). PCGS Population (39/822). Mintage: 4,120,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $39. (#66...
$41
1949-D 50C AU58 ANACS. NGC Census: (24/843). PCGS Population (98/872). Mintage: 4,120,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $19. (#66...
$27
(3)1949-D 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $48.00.... (Total: 3 coins)
$126
1949-D 50c PCGS MS64
$65
1949-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 (ANACS). OH.
$120
1949-D 50C MS66 NGC. CAC. In a pre-hologram holder. NGC Census: (5/0). PCGS Population: (4/0). CDN: $1,200 Whsle. Bid for p...
$3,600
1949-D 50C MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (31/801). PCGS Population (38/814).Mintage: 4,120,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price: $39. (#665...
$54
1949-D 50c PCGS AU58
$24
1949-D 50C MS63 ICG. NGC Census: (164/671). PCGS Population (324/529). Mintage: 4,120,600. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PC...
$40
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