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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:
6839
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-D
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
20,900,400
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
86665
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Coin Value History
1953-D 50c MS FBL
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1953-D 50c MS FBL
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $7,500 | $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: $22 – $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: $27 – $792
1948 50c MS FBL
Worth: $40 – $85,000
1948-D 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $3,600
1948-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $27 – $3,600
1949 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $4,800
1949 50c MS FBL
Worth: $32 – $6,500
1949-D 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $720
1949-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $41 – $26,000
1949-S 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $7,800
1949-S 50c MS FBL
Worth: $75 – $4,000
1950 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $2,300
1950 50c MS FBL
Worth: $33 – $3,750
1950-D 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $2,160
1953-D 50C MS66+ Full Bell Lines NGC. CAC. CAC: 56 in 66, 1 finer (9/26). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$610
1953-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. CAC: 52 in 65, 57 finer (6/26). CDN: $77 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$159
1953-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 FBL (CACG).
$80
1953-D 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS....
$6,000
1953-D 50C "Bugs Bunny", FS-401, MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (32/71 and 0/3+). ...
$169
1953-D 50C MS66+ Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$641
1953-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 FBL (PCGS).
$120
1953-D 50C "Bugs Bunny", FS-401, MS64 Full Bell Lines NGC. Bill Fivaz, Variety Expert, Authentic Hand-Signed. NGC Census: ...
$171
1953-D 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS....
$6,000
1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/158). NGC Census: (0/0). MS63....
$41
1953-D 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$268
1953-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. CDN: $48.81 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65....
$114
1953-D 50C "Bugs Bunny", FS-401, MS64 Full Bell Lines NGC. Bill Fivaz, Variety Expert, Authentic Hand-Signed. NGC Census: 0...
$183
1953-D 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines NGC....
$4,080
1953-D 50c PCGS MS63 FBL
$38
1953-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 FBL (NGC).
$293
1953-D 50C MS65+ Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $48 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65....
$79
1953-D 50C "Bugs Bunny", FS-401, MS64 Full Bell Lines NGC. Bill Fivaz, Variety Expert, Authentic Hand - Signed. NGC Census:...
$177
1953-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-67 FBL (PCGS).
$7,200
1953-D 50c PCGS MS63 FBL
$35
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