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1953 50c FBL

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
MS63 $101.00
MS64 $143.00
MS65 $624.00
MS66 $1,560.00
MS67 $19,200.00
MS63 CAC $122.00
MS64 CAC $172.00
MS65 CAC $749.00
MS66 CAC $1,880.00
MS67 CAC $22,100.00

Apr Data

610 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66+ FBL (PCGS). CAC. 66 Stacks Bowers 2,880 06/17/2024
    1953 50C MS66+ Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (25/0 and 4/0+). PCGS Population: (57/1 and 17/0+). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid 66 HA 1,920 06/16/2024
    1953 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (1436/471). NGC Census: (327/115). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS 64 HA 79 05/21/2024
    1953 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. 67 HA 19,200 05/09/2024
    1953 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (93/25). PCGS Population: (415/57). CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. 65 HA 312 05/07/2024
    1953 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (55/1 and 17/0+). NGC Census: (23/0 and 4/0+). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid 66 HA 1,050 04/01/2024
    1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 288 02/21/2024
    1953 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (1435/471). NGC Census: (327/114). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 64 HA 84 02/20/2024
    1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 FBL (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 144 01/10/2024
    1953 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (55/1). NGC Census: (21/0). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. 66 HA 1,020 12/05/2023
    1953 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (415/55). NGC Census: (93/20). CDN: $480 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. 65 HA 780 11/14/2023
    1953 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (1434/470). NGC Census: (324/112). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 64 HA 109 10/31/2023
    1953 Franklin Half Dollar. FS-401. Bugs Bunny. MS-64 FBL (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 144 10/11/2023
    1953 Franklin Half Dollar. FS-401. Bugs Bunny. MS-63 FBL (PCGS). 63 Stacks Bowers 120 10/11/2023
    1953 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (321/112). PCGS Population: (1432/468). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS 64 HA 101 09/19/2023
    1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 FBL (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.1. 64 Stacks Bowers 120 08/30/2023
    1953 Franklin Half Dollar. FS-401. Bugs Bunny. MS-64 FBL (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 192 07/26/2023
    1953 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (1427/471). NGC Census: (321/112). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 64 HA 159 07/25/2023
    1953 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. 67 HA 19,200 07/20/2023
    1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 FBL (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 192 07/12/2023
    1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 FBL (NGC). 66 Stacks Bowers 960 07/12/2023
    1953 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (1426/472). NGC Census: (317/111). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 64 HA 119 06/13/2023
    1953 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (317/110). PCGS Population: (1429/472). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS 64 HA 154 05/02/2023
    1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 FBL (NGC). 66 Stacks Bowers 1,260 04/12/2023
    1953 50c PCGS/CAC MS66+ FBL ex: The Bocian Collection 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 3,600 03/27/2023
    1953 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (1416/467). NGC Census: (318/108). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 64 HA 129 01/03/2023
    1953 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (1416/467). NGC Census: (318/108). CDN: $135 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 64 HA 129 01/03/2023
    1953 50c PCGS MS64 FBL (Bugs Bunny" FS-401)" 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 360 12/19/2022
    1953 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (87/17). PCGS Population: (410/57). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. 65 HA 408 10/18/2022
    1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 FBL (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 192 08/30/2022
    1953 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (410/57). NGC Census: (89/15). CDN: $550 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. 65 HA 480 07/12/2022
    1953 50c PCGS/CAC MS66+ FBL ex: Linda Gail 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 6,000 05/23/2022
    1953 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (293/101). PCGS Population: (1407/464). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS 64 HA 114 03/15/2022
    1953 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (406/58). NGC Census: (87/13). CDN: $528 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. 65 HA 720 01/25/2022
    1953 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (87/13). PCGS Population: (406/58). CDN: $528 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. 65 HA 504 12/21/2021
    1953 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (286/100). PCGS Population: (1398/463). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS 64 HA 159 12/07/2021
    1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 FBL (PCGS). 65 Stacks Bowers 660 11/29/2021
    1953 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (1397/462). NGC Census: (268/97). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS 64 HA 144 09/14/2021
    50C 1953 PCGS MS66+ FBL CAC 66 Legend 3,172 09/02/2021
    1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 FBL (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 576 08/31/2021
    1953 50c PCGS MS65 FBL 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 625 08/30/2021
    1953 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 FBL (PCGS). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 660 07/29/2021
    1953 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (1397/460). NGC Census: (258/94). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS 64 HA 138 07/13/2021
    1953 50C MS64+ Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (1397/461). NGC Census: (262/96). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 64 HA 168 07/13/2021
    1953 50C "Bugs Bunny", FS-401, MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (33/4). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64. 64 HA 480 06/29/2021
    1953 50c PCGS MS64 FBL 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 175 05/03/2021
    1953 50c NGC MS64 FBL 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 160 04/26/2021
    1953 50C MS66+ Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 4,320 04/22/2021
    1953 50C MS66+ Full Bell Lines NGC. 66 HA 1,860 02/24/2021
    1953 50c NGC MS66 FBL 66 David Lawrence Rare Coins 915 02/15/2021
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 86664
      Coin Date: 1953
      Denomination (Short): 50c
      Denomination (Long): 50 Cents
      Desg: MS
      Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
      Mintage: 2,668,120
      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 #: 86664
      NGC ID: 89XB
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