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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:
6796
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 #:
6661
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Coin Value History
1952 50c MS
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1952 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $37.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,000.00 | $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
1952 50C MS65 NGC. CDN: $42.12 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 21,100,000. ...
$54
1952 50C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 21,100,000. ...
$244
1952 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-67 (PCGS).
$384
1952 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- 1% Curved Clip -- AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/2950 and 0/24+). NGC Census: (8/2298 and...
$84
1952 50c PCGS AU58
$19
1952 50c PCGS MS64
$30
1952 50c NGC MS61
$19
1952 50C "Scarface", FS-402, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/7). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 21,100,000. ...
$79
1952 50C "Bugs Bunny", FS-401, MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (3/1). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 21,100,000. ...
$306
A BU Roll of 1952 Franklin Half Dollars.
$364
1952 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). Gold CAC. OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$576
1952 50C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 21,100,000. ...
$149
1952 50C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/0 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (9/0 and 0/0+). MS67. Mintage 21,100,000. ...
$960
1952 Franklin Half Dollar. AU-58 (NGC).
$24
1952 50c PCGS MS64
$30
1952 50C Franklin Half Dollar Double Clip AU55 ANACS. NGC Census: (18/1361). PCGS Population (31/1739). Mintage: 21,100,000...
$126
1952 50C MS63 ANACS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $12.00....
$14
1952 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines ANACS. Mintage 21,100,000....
$55
1952 50C MS66 NGC. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 21,100,000. ...
$104
1952 50C MS67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/0). NGC Census: (9/0). MS67. Mintage 21,100,000. ...
$780
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