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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:
6799
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1953
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:
1953
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
2,668,120
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
86664
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Coin Value History
1953 50c MS FBL
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1953 50c MS FBL
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$26,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $23,000 | $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 |
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: $23 – $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: $24 – $730
1948 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $792
1948 50c MS FBL
Worth: $40 – $85,000
1948-D 50c MS
Worth: $23 – $3,600
1948-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $27 – $3,600
1949 50c MS
Worth: $23 – $4,800
1949 50c MS FBL
Worth: $32 – $6,500
1949-D 50c MS
Worth: $23 – $720
1949-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $41 – $26,000
1949-S 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $7,800
1949-S 50c MS FBL
Worth: $75 – $4,000
1950 50c MS
Worth: $23 – $2,300
1950 50c MS FBL
Worth: $33 – $3,750
1950-D 50c MS
Worth: $23 – $2,160
1953 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: 88 in 66 (30 in 66+), 2 finer (9/26). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$915
1953 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$415
1953 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $69.52 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$74
1953 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS....
$19,200
1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS).
$288
1953 Franklin Half Dollar. FS-401. Bugs Bunny. MS-63 FBL (PCGS).
$120
1953 50c ANACS MS62 FBL
$38
1953 50C MS66+ Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. Ex: Linda Ga. PCGS Population: 88 in 66 (30 in 66+), 2 finer. CAC: 18 in 66, 0 f...
$2,379
1953 Franklin Half Dollar. FS-402. Obverse Die Clash. MS-65 FBL (PCGS).
$1,500
1953 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $73.54 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$79
1953 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS....
$19,200
1953 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (9/14). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$70
1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66+ FBL (PCGS). CAC.
$1,800
1953 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$439
1953 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $80.57 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$104
1953 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (166/1662). NGC Census: (32/236). ...
$49
1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66+ FBL (PCGS). CAC.
$2,880
1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 FBL (NGC).
$528
1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 FBL (PCGS).
$100
1953 50C "Bugs Bunny", FS-401 MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (4/15). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$164
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