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1959-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 $40.50
MS66 $286.00
MS67 $3,750.00
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 $37.80
MS65 CAC $61.00
MS66 CAC $390.00
MS67 CAC $4,380.00

Apr Data

131 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1959-D 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on a Cent Planchet -- MS64 Brown NGC. 64 HA 7,800 01/23/2023
    1959-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (20/1). PCGS Population: (19/2). CDN: $368 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 13,053,75 66 HA 312 09/20/2022
    1959-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (19/1). PCGS Population: (18/2). CDN: $368 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 13,053,75 66 HA 336 04/19/2022
    1959-D 50C MS66+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (14/2). NGC Census: (18/1). CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 13 66 HA 780 11/03/2020
    50C 1959-D PCGS MS66+ CAC 66 Legend 734 10/08/2020
    1959-D 50c PCGS MS65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 34 09/07/2020
    1959-D 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Reverse Struck Thru -- MS64 NGC. 64 HA 79 07/29/2020
    1959-D 50c PCGS MS64 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 28 12/23/2019
    Lot of 1959-D 50c PCGS MS64 (3 Coins) 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 39 11/25/2019
    1959-D 50c PCGS MS65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 33 11/11/2019
    1959-D 50c PCGS MS65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 39 06/17/2019
    1959-D 50c PCGS MS64 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 18 02/18/2019
    1959-D 50c PCGS MS65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 35 12/10/2018
    Lot of 1959-D 50c PCGS MS64 (5 Coins) 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 80 11/26/2018
    1959-D 50c PCGS MS65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 55 11/05/2018
    1959-D 50C MS66 NGC. CAC. In a former generation holder. NGC Census: (18/1). PCGS Population: (12/0). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid 66 HA 2,160 08/19/2018
    1959-D 50c PCGS MS65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 55 07/09/2018
    1959-D 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (516/12). NGC Census: (973/19). CDN: $50 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS MS65. 65 HA 49 06/26/2018
    1959-D 50c PCGS MS65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 55 06/25/2018
    1959-D 50c PCGS MS65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 65 11/06/2017
    1959-D 50c PCGS MS64 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 20 11/06/2017
    1959-D 50c PCGS MS64 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 17 09/11/2017
    Lot of 1959-D 50c PCGS MS64 (5 Coins) 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 115 08/28/2017
    1959-D 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (941/19). PCGS Population (363/14). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 65 HA 41 05/31/2016
    1959-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (18/1). PCGS Population (14/0). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre 66 HA 324 05/24/2016
    1959-D 50C MS66 NGC. NGC Census: (18/1). PCGS Population (14/0). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre 66 HA 324 05/03/2016
    1959-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (14/0). NGC Census: (18/1). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr 66 HA 354 01/05/2016
    1959-D 50c MS 63 David Lawrence Rare Coins 26 07/27/2015
    1959-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/0). NGC Census: (15/1). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr 66 HA 400 07/12/2015
    1959-D 50c MS 63 David Lawrence Rare Coins 30 06/29/2015
    1959-D 50c MS 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 31 06/15/2015
    1959-D 50C MS65+ NGC. NGC Census: (916/16). PCGS Population (298/9). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 65 HA 60 02/10/2015
    1959-D 50C MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (9/0). NGC Census: (14/1). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fre 66 HA 470 01/12/2015
    1959-D 50C MS65+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (295/9). NGC Census: (881/15). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for p 65 HA 84 11/18/2014
    1959-D 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. 66 HA 1,116 04/28/2013
    1959-D 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (238/1463). NGC Census: (123/1883). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for pr 63 HA 25 03/13/2012
    (3)1959-D 50C MS65 NGC. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $58.00. (Total: 3 coins) 65 HA 79 10/25/2011
    1959-D 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (834/14). PCGS Population (221/4). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 65 HA 50 08/30/2011
    1959-D 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (834/14). PCGS Population (221/4). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 65 HA 30 08/09/2011
    1959-D 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (834/14). PCGS Population (221/4). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 65 HA 42 08/09/2011
    1959-D 50C MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (948/848). PCGS Population (1166/223). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob 64 HA 22 07/26/2011
    1959-D 50C MS65 NGC. NGC Census: (830/14). PCGS Population (203/4). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 65 HA 102 02/15/2011
    1959-D 50C MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population (191/4). NGC Census: (824/14). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem 65 HA 90 07/06/2010
    1959-D 50c NGC MS65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 51 04/01/2010
    1959-D 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (918/161). NGC Census: (857/829). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/ 64 HA 24 09/27/2009
    1959-D 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (918/161). NGC Census: (857/829). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/ 64 HA 28 09/27/2009
    1959-D 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (918/161). NGC Census: (857/829). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/ 64 HA 21 09/20/2009
    1959-D 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (918/161). NGC Census: (857/829). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/ 64 HA 22 09/20/2009
    1959-D 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (916/161). NGC Census: (857/829). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/ 64 HA 20 09/13/2009
    1959-D 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population (916/161). NGC Census: (857/829). Mintage: 13,053,750. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/ 64 HA 38 09/13/2009
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      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 6677
      Coin Date: 1959-D
      Denomination (Short): 50c
      Denomination (Long): 50 Cents
      Desg: MS
      Mint Mark: D
      Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
      Mintage: 13,053,750
      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 #: 6677
      NGC ID: 24TK
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