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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:
6800
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1954
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:
1954
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
13,188,202
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6667
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1954 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $38.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,500 | $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
Worth: $24 – $4,800
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
1954 50C MS66 PCGS. Mintage 13,100,000. ...
$114
1954 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.1.
$65
1954 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 (NGC). Gold CAC. OH Generation 3.0.
$432
1954 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on a 25C Planchet -- AU58 NGC. 6.4 grams. NGC Census: (56/5171). Mintage 13,100,00...
$1,740
1954 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-67 (NGC).
$456
1954 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on a Silver Quarter Planchet -- MS62 PCGS. We have previously handled a couple of d...
$1,980
1954 50c ANACS AU55
$19
1954 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402 MS63 ANACS. Mintage 13,100,000....
$47
1954 50C Franklin Half Dollar Clip AU50 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/2237). PCGS Population (1/2515). Mintage: 13,100,000. Numism...
$126
1954 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 (NGC).
$129
1954 50C MS64 NGC. Mintage 13,100,000. ...
$84
1954 50C Bugs Bunny, FS-401 MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (60/5). NGC Census: (0/0). MS65. ...
$84
1954 50C Franklin Half--Struck on a Quarter Planchet--AU58 NGC. ...
$1,208
1954 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (3/0). Mintage 13,100,000. ...
$690
1954 50C "Bugs Bunny" MS62 ANACS. NGC Census: (10/1860). PCGS Population (15/1538). Mintage: 13,100,000. Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$21
1954 50C "Bugs Bunny," FS-401, MS63 ANACS. ...
$33
1954 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (25/3). Mintage 13,100,000. ...
$129
1954 Franklin Half Dollar. FS-401. Bugs Bunny. MS-64 (PCGS).
$120
1954 Franklin Half Dollar. FS-402. Obverse Die Clash. MS-65 (PCGS).
$72
1954 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (2/0). PCGS Population: (8/0). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. Mintage 13,100,000....
$780
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