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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:
6833
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1951
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:
1951-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
13,696,000
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
86660
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1951-S 50c MS FBL
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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
1951-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$149
1951-S 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines NGC. ...
$2,074
1951-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. CAC: 60 in 66, 3 finer (6/26). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$641
1951-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$305
1951-S 50C MS62 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (7/1209). NGC Census: (3/7). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free ...
$48
1951-S 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. Ex:Omaha Bank Hoard. PCGS Population (47/992). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Pr...
$50
1951-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$159
1951-S 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$3,172
1951-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: 95 in 66 (26 in 66+, 1 in 66?, 1 in 66?+), 20 finer (6/26). CDN: $500 Whs...
$390
1951-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$384
1951-S 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (43/894). NGC Census: (1/66). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$138
1951-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$149
1951-S 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: 20 in 67 (2 in 67+, 1 in 67?), 0 finer (3/26). CDN: $3,400 Whsle. Bid for...
$2,711
1951-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$537
1951-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$264
1951-S 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (40/851). NGC Census: (1/57). Numismedia Wsl. Price: $55. (#86660)...
$65
1951-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. ...
$124
1951-S/S 50C FS-501 Franklin Half, MS67+ Full Bell Lines NGC. ...
$3,782
1951-S Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66+ FBL (NGC).
$780
1951-S Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 FBL (PCGS).
$240
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