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1953-D 50c

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
VG8 $14.49
VG10 $14.49
F12 $14.49
F15 $14.49
VF20 $14.58
VF25 $14.58
VF30 $14.58
VF35 $14.58
XF40 $14.58
XF45 $14.58
AU50 $15.93
AU53 $15.93
AU55 $15.93
AU58 $15.93
MS60 $17.28
MS61 $17.28
MS62 $17.62
MS63 $20.32
MS64 $27.00
MS65 $84.00
MS66 $364.00
MS67 $10,600.00
VG8 CAC $14.49
VG10 CAC $14.49
F12 CAC $14.49
F15 CAC $14.49
VF20 CAC $14.58
VF25 CAC $14.58
VF30 CAC $14.58
VF35 CAC $14.58
XF40 CAC $14.58
XF45 CAC $14.58
AU50 CAC $15.93
AU53 CAC $15.93
AU55 CAC $15.93
AU58 CAC $15.93
MS60 CAC $24.03
MS61 CAC $24.03
MS62 CAC $24.37
MS63 CAC $31.12
MS64 CAC $40.50
MS65 CAC $100.00
MS66 CAC $437.00
MS67 CAC $13,800.00

Apr Data

138 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1953-D 50C MS67 PCGS. 67 HA 5,040 09/13/2024
    1953-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 24 07/10/2024
    1953-D 50C MS67 NGC. 67 HA 4,560 05/09/2024
    1953-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/1). NGC Census: (17/1). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 20,900,4 66 HA 186 02/20/2024
    1953-D Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 (PCGS). 66 Stacks Bowers 360 11/29/2023
    1953-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/1). NGC Census: (10/1). CDN: $300 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 20,900,4 66 HA 288 02/14/2023
    1953-D 50C MS65+ NGC. NGC Census: (450/11 and 2/3+). PCGS Population: (230/41 and 7/6+). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 65 HA 79 01/03/2023
    1953-D 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (449/11). PCGS Population: (228/38). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 20,900 65 HA 75 11/08/2022
    1953-D 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (449/11). PCGS Population: (225/38). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 20,900 65 HA 99 09/06/2022
    1953-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/1 and 5/0+). NGC Census: (10/1 and 3/0+). CDN: $319 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66 66 HA 312 02/01/2022
    1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/0). NGC Census: (0/0). MS65. Mintage 20,900,400. 65 HA 174 12/21/2021
    1953-D 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (441/11). PCGS Population: (217/37). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 20,900 65 HA 180 06/08/2021
    1953-D 50C MS65+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (217/37). NGC Census: (439/11). CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 20,9 65 HA 79 01/12/2021
    1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/3). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64. Mintage 20,900,400. 64 HA 69 02/25/2020
    1953-D 50c PCGS MS64 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 17 07/29/2019
    1953-D 50c PCGS MS65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 60 04/01/2019
    1953-D 50c PCGS MS65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 61 12/03/2018
    1953-D 50c NGC MS65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 65 11/19/2018
    1953-D 50c PCGS MS65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 61 11/12/2018
    1953-D 50c NGC MS65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 65 09/24/2018
    1953-D 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (22/0). NGC Census: (8/1). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS66. 66 HA 360 09/11/2018
    1953-D 50C MS65+ PCGS. PCGS Population: (198/21). NGC Census: (432/9). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS65. 65 HA 79 08/14/2018
    1953-D 50c PCGS MS65 (Retro OGH) 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 62 06/25/2018
    1953-D 50C MS66 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (18/0). NGC Census: (8/1). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS6 66 HA 264 06/19/2018
    1953-D 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (183/17). NGC Census: (425/9). CDN: $80 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS65. M 65 HA 61 09/12/2017
    1953-D 50C "Bugs Bunny", FS-401, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (2/0). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 20,900,400. 65 HA 282 05/10/2016
    1953-D 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (414/9). PCGS Population (152/13). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 65 HA 153 03/08/2016
    1953-D 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (410/9). PCGS Population (153/13). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 65 HA 62 07/28/2015
    1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402 MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (6/1). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 20,900,4 64 HA 106 07/21/2015
    1953-D 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (411/9). PCGS Population (152/13). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 65 HA 74 05/12/2015
    1953-D 50c MS 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 85 01/18/2015
    1953-D 50c MS 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 400 01/11/2015
    1953-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (12/0). NGC Census: (8/1). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre 66 HA 588 12/16/2014
    1953-D 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (404/9). PCGS Population (148/13). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 65 HA 76 08/26/2014
    1953-D 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (404/9). PCGS Population (148/13). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 65 HA 80 07/29/2014
    1953-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (13/0). NGC Census: (7/1). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre 66 HA 881 06/08/2014
    1953-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (13/0). NGC Census: (7/1). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre 66 HA 2,232 04/27/2014
    1953-D 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (143/13). NGC Census: (402/8). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 65 HA 88 03/18/2014
    1953-D 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (402/8). PCGS Population (138/12). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 65 HA 182 01/21/2014
    1953-D 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 705 06/09/2013
    1953-D 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (130/11). NGC Census: (395/7). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 65 HA 123 03/26/2013
    1953-D 50C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (690/401). PCGS Population (791/141). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl 64 HA 29 02/05/2013
    1953-D 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (391/7). PCGS Population (129/11). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 65 HA 62 12/11/2012
    1953-D 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (392/7). PCGS Population (129/11). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 65 HA 74 12/11/2012
    1953-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (6/1). PCGS Population (11/0). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free 66 HA 544 09/11/2012
    1953-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (6/1). PCGS Population (10/0). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free 66 HA 460 03/11/2012
    1953-D 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (125/10). NGC Census: (375/6). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 65 HA 79 09/20/2011
    1953-D 50C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (578/381). PCGS Population (706/135). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for probl 64 HA 22 09/20/2011
    1953-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (5/1). PCGS Population (10/0). Mintage: 20,900,400. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free 66 HA 575 09/11/2011
    1953-D Franklin Half Dollar--Struck on a Dime Planchet--MS-63 (NGC). 63 Stacks Bowers 6,612 08/18/2011
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 6665
      Coin Date: 1953-D
      Denomination (Short): 50c
      Denomination (Long): 50 Cents
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: D
      Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
      Mintage: 20,900,400
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Franklin half dollar
      Coinage Years: 1948-1963
      Mint Location: Denver
      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 #: 6665
      NGC ID: 24T7
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