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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:
6814
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 #:
6680
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Coin Value History
1961 50c MS
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1961 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $35.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$2,400 | $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: $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: $23 – $730
1948 50c MS
Worth: $26 – $792
1948 50c MS FBL
Worth: $39 – $85,000
1948-D 50c MS
Worth: $21 – $3,600
1948-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $26 – $3,600
1949 50c MS
Worth: $21 – $4,800
1949 50c MS FBL
Worth: $31 – $6,500
1949-D 50c MS
Worth: $21 – $720
1949-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $40 – $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: $32 – $3,750
1950-D 50c MS
Worth: $21 – $2,160
1961 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: 94 in 66 (7 in 66+), 0 finer (6/26). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage ...
$226
1961 50C "Bugs Bunny", FS-401, MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (48/133). Mintage 8,200,000. ...
$119
1961 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 FBL (ICG).
$48
1961 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 (NGC).
$24
1961 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck On Split Planchet Before Strike -- NG NGC. (6.6 g)...
$552
1961 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Major Obverse Lamination, Scratched -- ANACS. AU55 Details. ...
$114
1961 50C Franklin Half -- Struck on a Quarter Blank -- MS62 NGC. ...
$1,058
1961 50C Franklin Half--Struck on a Quarter Blank, Reverse Scratched--NCS. Unc Details. ...
$1,035
1961 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66+ (PCGS).
$456
1961 50C "Bugs Bunny", FS-401, MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/38). NGC Census: (0/0). MS63. Mintage 8,200,000. ...
$156
1961 50c PCGS MS65
$50
1961 50c PCGS MS64
$22
1961 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on a Split Planchet -- NGC. (6.0 grams)....
$408
1961 50C Franklin Half--Struck on a Quarter Blank--MS62 NGC. ...
$1,380
1961 50C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. UNC Details. NGC Census: (0/2606). PCGS Population (1/2445). Mintage: 8,200,000. Numisme...
$11
1961 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 (NGC).
$216
1961 Franklin Half -- Struck on a Quarter Planchet -- MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,410
1961 50C "Bugs Bunny", FS-401, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/0). NGC Census: (0/0). MS65. Mintage 8,200,000. ...
$400
1961 50c PCGS MS64
$30
1961 50C Franklin Half--Struck on a 6 gram Split Planchet--MS60 PCGS. Compare this piece to the 1952 nickels that are also ...
$575
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