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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:
6838
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1953
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:
1953-D
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
20,900,400
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6665
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Coin Value History
1953-D 50c MS
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1953-D 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $44.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$14,000 | $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]
![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
1953-D 50C MS65 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. CDN: $58 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 20,900,400....
$630
1953-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 (PCGS).
$65
1953-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-67 (NGC).
$1,020
1953-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 (NGC).
$24
1953-D Franklin Half Dollar--Struck on a Dime Planchet--MS-63 (NGC).
$6,612
1953-D 50C --Artificially Toned--ICG. MS60 Details. NGC Census: (0/966). PCGS Population (2/0). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numisme...
$16
1953-D 50C MS65 ANACS. Mintage 20,900,400. ...
$79
1953-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/1). NGC Census: (17/1). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 20,900,4...
$186
1953-D 50C MS67 PCGS....
$1,320
1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/3). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64. Mintage 20,900,400. ...
$69
1953-D 50C Franklin Half Dollar Set MS63 ICG. The Set Includes: 1953-D MS63, 1953-D MS63 and 1953-D MS64 . The current... (Total: 3 coins)
$32
1953-D 50C MS60--Environmental Damage--ANACS, UNC Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" pri...
$18
1953-D 50C MS65+ NGC. NGC Census: (450/11 and 2/3+). PCGS Population: (230/41 and 7/6+). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M...
$79
1953-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 (PCGS).
$360
1953-D 50C MS67 PCGS....
$4,320
1953-D 50c PCGS MS64
$17
1953-D 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (133/648). NGC Census: (85/866). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/P...
$16
1953-D 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (449/11). PCGS Population: (228/38). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 20,900...
$75
1953-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/1). NGC Census: (10/1). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 20,900,4...
$288
1953-D 50C MS67 PCGS....
$5,040
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