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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:
6851
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1959
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:
1959-D
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
13,053,750
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
86677
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Coin Value History
1959-D 50c MS FBL
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1959-D 50c MS FBL
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$6,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $5,000 | $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 |
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
1959-D 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$238
1959-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 FBL (PCGS).
$45
1959-D 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. ...
$4,270
1959-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 FBL (NGC).
$65
$21
1959-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 FBL (NGC).
$264
1959-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 FBL (PCGS).
$45
1959-D 50C MS67+ Full Bell Lines NGC....
$2,280
1959-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$74
1959-D 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (126/5257). NGC Census: (79/1188). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$28
1959-D 50C MS66+ Full Bell Lines PCGS....
$720
1959-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 FBL (PCGS). CAC.
$216
1959-D 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines NGC....
$2,520
1959-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$69
1959-D 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (126/5257). NGC Census: (79/1188). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$40
1959-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66+ FBL (NGC).
$408
1959-D 50c PCGS MS64 FBL
$50
1959-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-67 FBL (PCGS).
$4,080
1959-D 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. ...
$69
1959-D 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (126/5222). NGC Census: (79/1188). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$34
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