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1949 50c FBL

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
MS61 $37.80
MS62 $40.50
MS63 $65.00
MS64 $89.00
MS65 $162.00
MS66 $390.00
MS67 $8,750.00
MS61 CAC $44.82
MS62 CAC $48.06
MS63 CAC $78.00
MS64 CAC $107.00
MS65 CAC $195.00
MS66 CAC $468.00
MS67 CAC $10,500.00

Apr Data

881 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1949 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. 67 HA 6,900 09/14/2023
    1949 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines NGC. 67 HA 4,680 03/29/2024
    1949 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. 67 HA 4,574 09/13/2024
    1949 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-67 FBL (PCGS). 67 Stacks Bowers 4,560 06/17/2024
    1949 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. 67 HA 3,600 02/28/2025
    1949 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. 67 HA 3,120 04/04/2025
    1949 50C Rick Tomaska Signature, MS66+ Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (174/5 and 38/0+). PCGS Population: (398/15 and 88/ 66 HA 456 06/18/2024
    1949 50C MS66+ Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (389/13 and 79/1+). NGC Census: (157/5 and 33/0+). CDN: $225 Whs 66 HA 456 12/11/2023
    1949 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (389/13). NGC Census: (161/5). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. 66 HA 408 11/21/2023
    1949 50C MS66+ Full Bell Lines NGC. 66 HA 384 08/06/2024
    1949 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 FBL (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 312 04/10/2024
    1949 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (385/13). NGC Census: (154/2). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. 66 HA 312 08/08/2023
    1949 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 288 04/21/2025
    1949 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 288 03/18/2025
    1949 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (388/13). NGC Census: (147/1). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. 66 HA 288 06/13/2023
    1949 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (164/5). PCGS Population: (390/14). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. 66 HA 264 01/09/2024
    1949 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (391/14). NGC Census: (161/5). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. 66 HA 264 12/19/2023
    1949 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. 66 HA 228 01/13/2025
    1949 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. 66 HA 228 10/08/2024
    1949 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (393/14). NGC Census: (167/5). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. 66 HA 228 04/16/2024
    1949 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (167/5). PCGS Population: (393/14). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. 66 HA 228 04/16/2024
    1949 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (161/5). PCGS Population: (391/14). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. 66 HA 228 12/19/2023
    1949 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (386/13). NGC Census: (154/2). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. 66 HA 228 08/15/2023
    1949 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (174/5). PCGS Population: (396/15). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. 66 HA 204 05/28/2024
    1949 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. 66 HA 192 06/11/2024
    1949 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. 66 HA 180 11/26/2024
    1949 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 FBL (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 168 09/11/2024
    1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (1511/405). NGC Census: (542/169). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 65 HA 159 01/09/2024
    1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (1504/402). NGC Census: (541/164). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 65 HA 139 10/17/2023
    1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. 65 HA 121 11/05/2024
    1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (536/157). PCGS Population: (1496/399). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS 65 HA 121 09/12/2023
    1949 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 FBL (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 120 07/12/2023
    1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. 65 HA 109 03/18/2025
    1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (546/172). PCGS Population: (1515/405). CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS 65 HA 109 03/05/2024
    1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (1505/404). NGC Census: (542/167). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 65 HA 109 12/05/2023
    1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. 65 HA 104 12/10/2024
    1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (548/172). PCGS Population: (1518/408). CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS 65 HA 104 04/02/2024
    1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (542/169). PCGS Population: (1511/404). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS 65 HA 104 01/09/2024
    1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (1505/404). NGC Census: (542/167). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 65 HA 104 12/05/2023
    1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. 65 HA 99 09/10/2024
    1949 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 FBL (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 96 03/06/2024
    1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. 65 HA 94 01/28/2025
    1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. 65 HA 90 04/08/2025
    1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (1518/406). NGC Census: (548/172). CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 65 HA 89 03/12/2024
    1949 50C MS65+ Full Bell Lines NGC. 65 HA 84 11/26/2024
    1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (543/166). PCGS Population: (1509/405). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS 65 HA 84 12/19/2023
    1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (543/166). PCGS Population: (1509/405). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS 65 HA 84 12/12/2023
    1949 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (1186/700). PCGS Population: (2656/1903). CDN: $66 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 64 HA 75 09/12/2023
    1949 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (1518/409). NGC Census: (548/172). CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 65 HA 71 04/23/2024
    1949 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (2678/1924). NGC Census: (1214/720). CDN: $60 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS 64 HA 61 03/12/2024
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 86653
      Coin Date: 1949
      Denomination (Short): 50c
      Denomination (Long): 50 Cents
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
      Mintage: 5,614,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Franklin half dollar
      Coinage Years: 1948-1963
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 30.6
      Fineness: 0.9
      Weight (Grams): 12.5
      Weight (Ounces): 0.36169
      Designer: John R. Sinnock
      Edge: Reeded
      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.
      PCGS #: 86653
      NGC ID: 24ST
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