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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:
6830
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 #:
6660
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Coin Value History
1951-S 50c MS
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1951-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $38.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,500 | $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]
Worth: $23 – $275
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS FBL [Type]
Worth: $24 – $900
1948 50c MS
Worth: $23 – $792
1948 50c MS FBL
Worth: $37 – $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: $38 – $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
1951-S Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 (NGC).
$129
1951-S Franklin Half Dollar. FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. MS-63 (PCGS).
$109
1951-S/S 50C Repunched Mintmark, FS-501, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 38 in 65 (2 in 65+), 17 finer (2/26). CDN: $100 Whsle....
$134
1951-S 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 44 in 67 (1 in 67+, 4 in 67?, 2 in 67?+), 0 finer (3/26). CDN: $750 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$763
1951-S 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Reverse Struck Thru -- NG NGC....
$192
1951-S 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Obverse Struck Thru -- MS64 NGC....
$180
Lot of Mint State & Circulated Franklin Half Dollars NGC (20 Coins Total)
$510
Lot of Mint State & Proof Franklin Half Dollars NGC (20 Coins)
$710
1951-S 50C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 13,696,000. ...
$139
Lot of Mint State Franklin Half Dollars NGC (10 Coins)
$307
Lot of (4) 1951-S Franklin Half Dollars. MS-65 (PCGS).
$264
1951-S Franklin Half Dollar. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC.
$2,280
1951-S 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck On 25C Thickness Stock -- MS64 NGC. (9.9 g)...
$336
1951-S 50C Franklin Half Dollar Curved Clip @10:00 AU58 NGC. ...
$33
1951-S 50C Double Die Reverse MS62 ANACS. FS-011.5. NGC Census: (40/1537). PCGS Population (25/2066). Mintage: 13,696,000....
$29
1951-S 50C MS66+ PCGS. CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 13,696,000....
$195
1951-S 50C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (163/2002). PCGS Population (257/3399). Mintage: 13,696,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pro...
$46
1951-S Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$312
1951-S 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: (34/0). Mintage 13,696,000. ...
$600
1951-S 50C MS64 ANACS. Mintage 13,696,000. ...
$49
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