1954 50C, FBL (Regular Strike)

Series: Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963

PCGS MS67FBL

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PCGS MS67FBL

PCGS #:: 86667

Designer:: John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 13,188,203

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $14,100 • MS67FL • 11-02-2016 • Stack's Bowers

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1954 50C
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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	18,000	R-2.8	23 / 35 TIE	23 / 35 TIE
60 or Better	18,000	R-2.8	23 / 35 TIE	23 / 35 TIE
65 or Better	4,900	R-4.0	24 / 35 TIE	24 / 35 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	18,000
60 or Better	18,000
65 or Better	4,900

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-2.8
60 or Better	R-2.8
65 or Better	R-4.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	23 / 35 TIE
60 or Better	23 / 35 TIE
65 or Better	24 / 35 TIE

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	23 / 35 TIE
60 or Better	23 / 35 TIE
65 or Better	24 / 35 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Image	Pedigree and History
1	MS66FBL PCGS grade
1	MS66FBL PCGS grade
1	MS66FBL PCGS grade
1	MS66FBL PCGS grade
1	MS66FBL PCGS grade
1	MS66FBL PCGS grade
1	MS66FBL PCGS grade
1	MS66FBL PCGS grade
1	MS66FBL PCGS grade
1	MS66FBL PCGS grade

#1 MS66FBL PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

The 1954-P Franklin Half Dollar is one of the more common dates in the series. It's mintage is over 13 million coins struck, which is considered to be on the high end for Franklin Half Dollars. Many examples were saved in nice quality, therefore, many examples still survive in uncirculated condition. Examples in MS65 condition or lower, are more common and can be purchased inexpensively for the most part. In MS66 condition they become scarce and command a significant premium. In MS67 condition they are very scarce with less than a dozen known and none being in finer condition.