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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:
6818
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1963
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:
1963
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
22,164,000
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6684
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Coin Value History
1963 50c MS
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1963 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $39.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$3,750 | $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
1963 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 22 in 66, 0 finer (6/26). CDN: $252 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 22,100,000. ...
$244
1963 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS).
$64
1963 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS).
$54
1963 50C Doubled Die Reverse, DDR-001, MS62 ANACS. Ex: Flynn plate coin. Mintage 22,100,000.Flynn Reference and Cros...
$35
1963 50C Doubled Die Obverse, DDO-001, MS63 ANACS. Ex: Flynn plate coin. Mintage 22,100,000.Flynn Reference and Cross...
$39
NGC Multi Coin Lot - 1963 50c Mint/Proof Set + 5 Silver Halves (2 Holders 7 Coins)
$145
1963 50C AU58 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (82/20903). NGC Census: (57/13538). AU58. Mintage 22,100,000. ...
$144
1963 50C Franklin Half Dollars--Detached Lamination, Cleaned, Scratched --ANACS. AU50 Details. NGC Census: (1/9768). PCGS P...
$25
1963 50C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $210 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 22,100,000. ...
$195
1963 50C MS65 NGC. Mintage 22,100,000. ...
$462
1963 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS).
$69
1963 50C "Bugs Bunny", FS-401, MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/192). NGC Census: (0/0). MS62. Mintage 22,100,000. ...
$43
Lot of 1963 50c PCGS MS63 (5 Coins)
$140
1963 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on a Defective Holed Planchet (11.6 grams) -- AU58 NGC. ...
$164
1963 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66+ (PCGS).
$561
1963 50C MS65 NGC. Mintage 22,100,000. ...
$84
1963 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on a Tapered Planchet -- MS64 NGC. 10.8 grams....
$183
1963 50C MS62 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (146/20750). NGC Census: (160/13350). MS62. Mintage 22,100,000. ...
$59
Lot of 1963 50c PCGS MS63 (10 Coins)
$181
1963 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on a Defective Holed Planchet -- AU58 NGC. 11.6 grams....
$329
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