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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:
375901
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1952
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:
Cracked Die
Variety 2:
FS-402
Coin Date:
1952
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
21,192,093
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
510587
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Subject: I would like to contribute catalog info to CDN for 1952 50c Cracked Die, FS-402 MS FBL
Body: Referring page: http://www.greysheet.com/prices/item/1952-50c-franklin-half-dollar-fs-402-full-bell-lines-fbl/gsid/375901 GSID: 375901 Title: 1952 50c Cracked Die, FS-402 MS FBL
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Request PricingFranklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS [Type]
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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: $22 – $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 – $5,250
1950-D 50c MS
Worth: $21 – $2,160
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