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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:
6858
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-D
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver
Mint Mark:
D
Mintage:
67,069,292
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6685
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Coin Value History
1963-D 50c MS
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1963-D 50c MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $39.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$4,500 | $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]
![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-D 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Reverse Struck Through -- MS65 NGC. CDN: $39.29 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 67...
$119
1963-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 (NGC).
$268
1963-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$69
1963-D 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Obverse Struck Through -- MS63 NGC. CDN: $34.42 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 67...
$232
1963-D 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- On 10c Planchet -- AU58 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 67,069,2...
$10,200
1963-D 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on Silver 25C Planchet -- MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/17189). Mintage 67,069...
$1,380
1963-D 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Reverse Lamination -- MS62 NGC....
$99
1963-D 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Major Reverse Lamination -- AU55 ANACS. ...
$456
1963-D 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Lamination & Struck Thru -- AU50 ANACS. ...
$94
1963-D 50C MS67 NGC. CAC. ...
$2,820
A BU Roll of 1963-D Franklin Half Dollars.
$364
1963-D 50C
$7
1963-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS).
$216
1963-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 (NGC).
$149
1963-D 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11184/2678 and 44/57+). NGC Census: (7517/3327 and 2/17+). CDN: $20 Whsle. Bid for ...
$65
1963-D 50C MS63 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. CDN: $22.17 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 67,06...
$74
1963-D 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on 25C Planchet -- AU58 PCGS. Mintage 67,069,292....
$1,260
1963-D 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on Silver 25C Planchet -- MS61 PCGS....
$1,320
1963-D 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on a Quarter Planchet with Struck Thru -- MS62 NGC. 6.2 grams....
$1,200
1963-D 50C Franklin Half -- Struck Through Staple -- AU55 ANACS. ...
$881
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