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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:
6798
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 #:
6664
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Coin Value History
1953 50c MS
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1953 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $44.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$2,000 | $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: $26 – $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: $27 – $900
1948 50c MS
Worth: $31 – $792
1948 50c MS FBL
Worth: $43 – $85,000
1948-D 50c MS
Worth: $26 – $3,600
1948-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $30 – $3,600
1949 50c MS
Worth: $26 – $4,800
1949 50c MS FBL
Worth: $35 – $6,500
1949-D 50c MS
Worth: $26 – $720
1949-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $44 – $26,000
1949-S 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $7,800
1949-S 50c MS FBL
Worth: $75 – $4,000
1950 50c MS
Worth: $26 – $2,300
1950 50c MS FBL
Worth: $36 – $3,750
1950-D 50c MS
Worth: $26 – $2,160
1953 50C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. CAC: 42 in 66, 3 finer (6/26). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 2,600,000. ...
$342
1953 50C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $57.60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 2,600,000. ...
$64
1953 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (6/0). Mintage 2,600,000. ...
$660
1953 50c PCGS MS64
$51
1953 50c PCGS MS63
$33
1953 50c PCGS UNC Details (Wrap Machine Dmg)
$20
1953 50C Kennedy Half Dollar Set MS62 ICG. The Set Includes: 1953 MS62,1953 MS63 and 1953 MS63.... (Total: 3 coins)
$28
1953 50C MS66+ PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 2,600,000. ...
$139
1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 (NGC).
$85
1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-67 (NGC).
$432
1953 50c PCGS MS64
$48
1953 50c PCGS MS63 (Bugs Bunny FS-401)
$55
1953 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 43 in 66, 3 finer (2/26). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 2,600,000. ...
$159
Lot of (4) 1953 Franklin Half Dollars. MS-65 (PCGS).
$240
1953 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-67 Cameo (NGC). CAC.
$552
1953 50c PCGS MS64
$45
1953 50C MS63 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $22.00....
$15
1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66+ (PCGS).
$145
1953 50C MS65 PCGS. Mintage 2,600,000. ...
$84
1953 50C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/0 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (4/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $1,600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$1,170
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