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1953-D 50c Obverse Die Clash, FS-402 MS FBL

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +0.05%
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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. The mint mark appears centered just above the bell.

Catalog Information

GSID: 261902
Designer: John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer: John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1953
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: Obverse Die Clash
Variety 2: FS-402
Coin Date: 1953-D
Denomination: 50c
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Denver
Mint Mark: D
Mintage: 20,900,400
Coinage Type: Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years: 1948-1963
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 509931
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1953-D 50c Obverse Die Clash, FS-402 MS FBL
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1953-D 50c Obverse Die Clash, FS-402 MS FBL
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +0.05%
$20.95
GSID:261902 PCGS:509931 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Shop related
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS66 CAC $675.00 $1,234
MS66 - $470.00 $1,234
MS65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS65 - $1,234 $1,234
MS64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS64 - $1,234 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234

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Auction Prices

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1953-D Franklin Half Dollar. FS-402. Obverse Die Clash. MS-65 FBL (PCGS).
$144
Sold 12/13/2022
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1953-D Franklin Half Dollar. FS-402. Obverse Die Clash. MS-64 FBL (PCGS).
$24
Sold 10/11/2022
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1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (44/158). NGC Census: (0/0). MS63....
$41
Sold 12/21/2021
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1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS66 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/0). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$376
Sold 5/1/2016
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1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (34/12). NGC Census: (0/0). MS65....
$154
Sold 5/24/2022
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1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (114/44). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64....
$119
Sold 12/21/2021
Heritage Auctions
1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/125). NGC Census: (0/0). MS63....
$67
Sold 8/25/2020
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1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/5). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$156
Sold 10/16/2018
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1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS64+ Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (113/44 and 3/4+). NGC Census: (0/0 and ...
$74
Sold 8/10/2021
Heritage Auctions
1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (12/5). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$198
Sold 2/4/2018
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1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS64+ Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (113/44 and 3/4+). NGC Census: (0/0 and ...
$97
Sold 7/6/2021
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1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (8/4). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$176
Sold 5/10/2016
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1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (111/44). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64....
$45
Sold 5/18/2021
Heritage Auctions
1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402 MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (7/3). NGC Census: (0/0)....
$212
Sold 7/21/2015
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1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (111/44). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64....
$49
Sold 5/18/2021
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1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402 MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (0/0). NGC Census: (0/0). From The Parcf...
$235
Sold 7/14/2013
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1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (97/34). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64....
$84
Sold 10/27/2020
Heritage Auctions
1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS64 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population: (93/32). NGC Census: (0/0). MS64....
$336
Sold 8/4/2020
Heritage Auctions
1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (64/17). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$120
Sold 5/15/2018
Heritage Auctions
1953-D 50C Obverse Die Clash, FS-402, MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (63/17). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$84
Sold 4/17/2018
Heritage Auctions
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