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1949-S 50c FBL

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
MS63 $162.00
MS64 $292.00
MS65 $520.00
MS66 $520.00
MS67 $4,000.00
MS63 CAC $195.00
MS64 CAC $351.00
MS65 CAC $650.00
MS66 CAC $650.00
MS67 CAC $6,880.00

Apr Data

653 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1949-S 50C MS66+ Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 780 04/21/2025
    1949-S 50C MS66+ Full Bell Lines NGC. 66 HA 312 04/08/2025
    1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. 65 HA 204 04/08/2025
    1949-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. 66 HA 300 02/11/2025
    1949-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. 66 HA 384 01/21/2025
    1949-S 50C MS66 Prooflike NGC. Mintage 3,744,000. 66 HA 720 01/21/2025
    1949-S 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines NGC. 67 HA 1,680 01/17/2025
    1949-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines NGC. 64 HA 124 11/26/2024
    1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. 65 HA 282 10/29/2024
    1949-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. 64 HA 228 10/29/2024
    1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. 65 HA 336 10/22/2024
    1949-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines NGC. 64 HA 149 10/15/2024
    1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. 65 HA 216 10/08/2024
    1949-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines NGC. 64 HA 159 10/01/2024
    1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. 65 HA 204 09/17/2024
    1949-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. 66 HA 360 08/06/2024
    1949-S 50C Rick Tomaska Signature, MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (86/20). PCGS Population: (252/14). CDN: $400 Whsl 66 HA 408 06/18/2024
    1949-S Franklin Half Dollar. MS-67 FBL (PCGS). CAC. 67 Stacks Bowers 5,040 06/17/2024
    1949-S Franklin Half Dollar. MS-67 FBL (PCGS). CAC. 67 Stacks Bowers 3,840 06/17/2024
    1949-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (86/20). PCGS Population: (252/14). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66 66 HA 360 06/11/2024
    1949-S Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 FBL (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 456 05/08/2024
    1949-S Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 FBL (NGC). 66 Stacks Bowers 384 05/08/2024
    1949-S Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 FBL (PCGS). CAC. 66 Stacks Bowers 480 04/24/2024
    1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (685/259). NGC Census: (217/106). CDN: $345 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS 65 HA 229 04/09/2024
    1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (686/260). NGC Census: (216/104). CDN: $345 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS 65 HA 288 02/20/2024
    1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (687/260). NGC Census: (212/101). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS 65 HA 432 01/22/2024
    1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (215/101). PCGS Population: (687/259). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 65 HA 276 01/16/2024
    1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (215/101). PCGS Population: (687/259). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 65 HA 300 01/16/2024
    1949-S 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines NGC. 67 HA 2,040 01/10/2024
    1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (215/102). PCGS Population: (687/259). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 65 HA 277 01/09/2024
    1949-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (556/947). NGC Census: (186/316). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/ 64 HA 264 12/19/2023
    1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (215/101). PCGS Population: (687/260). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 65 HA 250 12/19/2023
    1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (212/101). PCGS Population: (687/260). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 65 HA 228 12/19/2023
    1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (212/101). PCGS Population: (687/260). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 65 HA 216 12/19/2023
    1949-S 50C MS66+ Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (247/13 and 52/4+). NGC Census: (84/18 and 23/1+). CDN: $400 W 66 HA 720 12/11/2023
    1949-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (247/13). NGC Census: (83/16). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCG 66 HA 432 12/11/2023
    1949-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (555/947). NGC Census: (185/317). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/ 64 HA 336 12/11/2023
    1949-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (247/13). NGC Census: (84/18). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6 66 HA 720 11/14/2023
    1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (211/99). PCGS Population: (688/260). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS 65 HA 312 10/17/2023
    1949-S Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 168 10/11/2023
    1949-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. NGC Census: (83/13). PCGS Population: (247/13). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66 66 HA 324 09/19/2023
    1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (685/260). NGC Census: (207/96). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 65 HA 360 09/12/2023
    1949-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (247/13). NGC Census: (81/13). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6 66 HA 432 08/15/2023
    1949-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (547/940). NGC Census: (176/292). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/ 64 HA 312 08/14/2023
    1949-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (547/940). NGC Census: (178/300). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS 64 HA 186 07/25/2023
    1949-S Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 FBL (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 216 07/12/2023
    1949-S 50C MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (556/1012). NGC Census: (182/335). CDN: $225 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS 64 HA 192 06/13/2023
    1949-S 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (245/13). NGC Census: (73/12). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS6 66 HA 456 05/23/2023
    1949-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (680/255). NGC Census: (204/83). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P 65 HA 516 05/16/2023
    1949-S/S 50C RPM, FS-501 MS64+ Full Bell Lines PCGS. Formerly FS-011.3. PCGS Population: (4/9 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (0/0 a 64 HA 264 05/16/2023
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 86655
      Coin Date: 1949-S
      Denomination (Short): 50c
      Denomination (Long): 50 Cents
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: S
      Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
      Mintage: 3,744,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Franklin half dollar
      Coinage Years: 1948-1963
      Mint Location: San Francisco
      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. The mint mark appears centered just above the bell.
      PCGS #: 86655
      NGC ID: 24SV
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