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1952 50c MS FBL

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +0.14%
$20.73
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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: 6797
Designer: John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer: John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1952
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: 1952
Denomination: 50c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 21,192,093
Coinage Type: Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years: 1948-1963
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 86661
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Coin Value History
1952 50c MS FBL
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1952 50c MS FBL
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +0.14%
$20.73
GSID:6797 PCGS:86661 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS67 CAC $1,300 $1,234
MS67 - $1,100 $1,234
MS66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS66 - $1,234 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234

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1952 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$144
Sold 6/30/2026
Heritage Auctions
1952 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$924
Sold 6/30/2026
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1952 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65+ FBL (PCGS).
$293
Sold 6/3/2026
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1952 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 FBL (PCGS).
$65
Sold 3/25/2026
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1952 50c NGC MS63 FBL
$35
Sold 5/16/2022
DLRC
1952 50C "Scarface", FS-402, MS62 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/9). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$204
Sold 3/6/2018
Heritage Auctions
1952 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 FBL (PCGS).
$65
Sold 6/26/2017
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1952 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$149
Sold 6/16/2026
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1952 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-67 FBL (PCGS).
$1,159
Sold 6/22/2026
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1952 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. ...
$69
Sold 6/2/2026
Heritage Auctions
1952 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 FBL (PCGS).
$65
Sold 3/25/2026
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1952 50c PCGS MS63 FBL
$43
Sold 4/25/2022
DLRC
1952 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$109
Sold 6/9/2026
Heritage Auctions
1952 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-67+ FBL (CACG).
$6,100
Sold 6/16/2026
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1952 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 FBL (PCGS).
$145
Sold 1/28/2026
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1952 50c PCGS MS64 FBL (Bugs Bunny" FS-401)"
$1,000
Sold 12/19/2022
DLRC
1952 50c PCGS MS63 FBL
$39
Sold 9/25/2017
DLRC
1952 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$195
Sold 5/12/2026
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1952 50C MS67+ Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: 101 in 67 (11 in 67+), 0 finer (3/26). CDN: $850 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$2,928
Sold 5/2/2026
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1952 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 FBL (NGC).
$85
Sold 12/22/2025
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