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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:
6836
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1952
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
Coin Date:
1952-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
5,526,000
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6663
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Coin Value History
1952-S 50c MS
Value By Grade
1952-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$800.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $650.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS [Type]
![Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200812/ha_com_1261_19793-0.20200812170540777.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
1952-S 50C MS66 NGC. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 5,526,000. ...
$119
1952-S 50C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $64.76 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 5,526,000. ...
$74
1952-S 50C MS67 NGC. NGC Census: 76 in 67 (7 in 67+, 4 in 67?, 2 in 67?+), 0 finer (3/26). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$519
1952-S Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 (NGC).
$24
Lot of Franklin and Kennedy Half Dollars NGC (10 Coins Total)
$407
1952-S 50c NGC AU58
$50
1952-S 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (11/1441). PCGS Population (10/2255). Mintage: 5,526,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PC...
$69
1952-S 50C MS60--Cleaned--ANACS, UNC Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" price is $34.00....
$45
1952-S 50c NGC MS61
$35
1952-S Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 (PCGS).
$119
1952-S 50C MS65 PCGS. CDN: $64.76 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 5,526,000. ...
$74
1952-S 50C MS67 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 75 in 67 (11 in 67+), 0 finer. CAC: 30 in 67, 0 finer (2/26). CDN: $500 Whsle....
$586
1952-S 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2450/3135). NGC Census: (1424/1908). CDN: $56 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage...
$51
1952-S 50C MS63 PCGS. PCGS Population (142/2734). NGC Census: (85/1574). Mintage: 5,526,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for prob...
$45
1952-S 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (11/1441). PCGS Population (10/2260). Mintage: 5,526,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PC...
$69
1952-S 50C MS60--Counting Wheel Damage--ANACS, UNC Details. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (Greysheet) wholesale "bid" pr...
$22
1952-S 50C MS66 PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. Mintage 5,526,000. ...
$109
1952-S 50C MS65 NGC. Housed in a Generation 6 holder. CDN: $62.54 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS65. Mintage 5,526,000. ...
$84
1952-S Franklin Half Dollar. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC.
$1,680
1952-S 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2364/3052). NGC Census: (1346/1813). CDN: $56 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS64. Mintage...
$84
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