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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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
394994
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1950
Reverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Scar Face
Variety 2:
FS-403
Coin Date:
1950
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
7,742,123
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
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Request PricingFranklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS [Type]
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Worth: $25 – $275
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS FBL [Type]
![Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS FBL [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/fbl.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $27 – $900
1948 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $792
1948 50c MS FBL
Worth: $39 – $85,000
1948-D 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $3,600
1948-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $29 – $3,600
1949 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $4,800
1949 50c MS FBL
Worth: $34 – $6,500
1949-D 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $720
1949-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $43 – $26,000
1949-S 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $7,800
1949-S 50c MS FBL
Worth: $75 – $4,000
1950 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $2,300
1950 50c MS FBL
Worth: $35 – $3,750
1950-D 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $2,160
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