1949 S Franklin Half Dollar — Coin Value
Franklin Half DollarWhat the 1949 S Franklin Half Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1949 S Franklin Half Dollar value — Ungraded $35 · MS62 $70 · MS66 $280. Prices updated August 2026.
Series · Franklin Half DollarMint · SYear · 1949
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Value by grade
$35
Ungraded
2.0×
$70
MS62
8.0×
$280
MS66
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 8.0× raw.
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Item details
- Series
- Franklin Half Dollar
- Year
- 1949
- Mint
- S
1949 S Franklin Half Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1949 S Franklin Half Dollar runs around $35, a certified MS62 about $70, and a high-grade MS66 commands $280.
What drives the price
Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | $35 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | $70 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | $280 | eBay sold comps |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the starting resale value for an ungraded 1949 S Franklin Half Dollar?
- An ungraded 1949 S Franklin Half Dollar currently has a resale value starting around $44.
- How much more valuable is an MS66 compared to an MS62?
- The MS66 grade is valued significantly higher at $260, compared to $78 for the MS62 grade.
- Which mint mark is associated with this 1949 Franklin Half Dollar?
- This specific 1949 Franklin Half Dollar originates from the S mint.