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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:
6815
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1961
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:
1961
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
8,290,000
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
86680
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Coin Value History
1961 50c MS FBL
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1961 50c MS FBL
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$27,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $24,000 | $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 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $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
1961 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$439
1961 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$3,904
1961 50C MS64+ Full Bell Lines NGC. CDN: $62.57 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$109
1961 50c PCGS MS63 FBL (Bugs Bunny" FS-401)"
$275
1961 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 FBL (PCGS).
$65
1961 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$439
1961 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS....
$3,360
1961 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $59.19 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$69
1961 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (84/1377). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$35
1961 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 FBL (NGC).
$312
1961 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 FBL (NGC).
$3,120
1961 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$69
1961 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (39/832). NGC Census: (1/38). Numismedia Wsl. Price: $28. (#86680)...
$45
1961 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. ...
$432
1961 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS....
$4,080
1961 50C MS64+ Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$149
1961 MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$26
1961 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. ...
$408
1961 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66+ FBL (PCGS). CAC.
$9,000
1961 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (1406/320). NGC Census: (296/99). CDN: $72 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6...
$57
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