As of May, 2024, a 1949-D Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $15.00 and $44.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $48.00 and $1,250.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $3,600.00 in the 08/19/2018 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis
Edge: Reeded
Diameter: 30.00 millimeters
Weight: 12.50 grams
Mintage: 4,120,600
Mint: Denver
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963

1949-D Half Dollar (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-661,250.00
MS-65+375.00
MS-65340.00
MS-64+135.00
MS-64100.00
MS-63+70.00
MS-6360.00
MS-62+57.00
MS-6252.00
MS-6150.00
MS-6048.00
AU-58+44.00
AU-5842.00
AU-55+36.00
AU-5535.00
AU-53+32.00
AU-5332.00
AU-50+31.00
AU-5031.00
XF-45+17.00
XF-4517.00
XF-4016.00
VF-3515.00
VF-3015.00
VF-2515.00
VF-2015.00
F-1515.00
F-1215.00
VG-1015.00
VG-815.00
G-615.00
G-415.00
AG-315.00
FR-228.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State48.001,250.00230.64
About Uncirculated31.0044.0035.38
Extremely Fine16.0017.0016.67
Fine and Very Fine15.0015.0015.00
Good and Very Good15.0015.0015.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good15.0028.0021.50

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1949 Franklin Half Dollar. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1949-S Half Dollar (Regular Strike)17.0057.0065.001,400.00
1949 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)15.0030.0036.00575.00
1949-D Half Dollar, FBL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A50.0045,000.00
1949-S Half Dollar, FBL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A70.0018,000.00
1949 Half Dollar, FBL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A38.0011,000.00
1949-S/S Half Dollar RPM FS-501 (011.3) (Regular Strike)20.0045.0050.00750.00
1949-S/S Half Dollar RPM FS-501 (011.3), FBL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A110.001,250.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1949-D Half Dollar (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$30.00

Lowest Sale Price
$253.00

Highest Sale Price
$70.88

Average Sale Price
$60.00

Most Recent Sale Price
59

Number of Sales
$4,182.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-66600.003,600.002,032.33
MS-65+162.001,495.00458.18
MS-6430.00253.0070.88
MS-6324.00127.0043.52
MS-6219.7982.0039.87
MS-6119.5934.0026.80
MS-6020.00748.00384.25
AU-5823.0045.0029.22
AU-5567.0075.0071.00
AU-5017.0017.0017.00
F-1513.0013.0013.00
F-1213.0013.0013.00
PO-126.001,815.00626.67

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1949-D Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $3,600.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1949-D Half Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1949-D Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 64.24% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 20.53% / 9.93% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1949-D Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers168.0008/10/2023
MS-65+PCGSScotsman856.0007/28/2023
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0010/31/2022
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers240.0007/27/2022
AU-58NGCDavid Lawrence RC45.0007/17/2022
MS-63ANACSDavid Lawrence RC45.0006/12/2022
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions162.0005/19/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions192.0001/13/2021
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers60.0005/20/2020
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0012/11/2019
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers600.0010/16/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0008/18/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC55.0003/24/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions55.0003/13/2019
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions49.0002/13/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0001/09/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC55.0012/30/2018
MS-60PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0008/22/2018
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,600.0008/19/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions200.4006/27/2018
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers282.0007/19/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0003/21/2017
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions258.5001/03/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions52.0008/16/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions376.0010/06/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions351.3308/04/2015
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions351.3306/30/2015
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections36.0010/26/2014
MS-65+PCGSStack's Bowers1,086.8803/27/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections27.6603/23/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections33.8003/23/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections31.0003/23/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections30.0003/23/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections31.0003/23/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections31.0003/23/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections36.9003/16/2014
MS-62NGCGreat Collections29.7003/16/2014
MS-62NGCGreat Collections19.7903/09/2014
MS-61NGCGreat Collections19.5903/09/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections30.5903/09/2014
MS-62NGCGreat Collections26.3003/09/2014
MS-63NGCGreat Collections24.0003/09/2014
AU-58NGCGreat Collections27.1203/09/2014
PO-1PCGSGreat Collections26.0002/09/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections308.0001/05/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0012/09/2013
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections55.0011/03/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0009/23/2013
AU-50ANACSGreat Collections17.0008/04/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0007/22/2013
MS-63NGCGreat Collections48.0006/16/2013
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC80.0004/14/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections52.0001/06/2013
MS-63PCGSGreat Collections40.0011/18/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections67.0009/30/2012
MS-64NGCGreat Collections58.0009/30/2012
AU-58PCGSGreat Collections23.0008/05/2012
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections30.0005/06/2012
PO-1NGCGreat Collections39.0004/08/2012
MS-62NGCGreat Collections42.0004/01/2012
PO-1NONEGreat Collections1,815.0002/05/2012
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections245.0001/15/2012
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0001/03/2012
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions184.0010/13/2011
AU-55PCGSGreat Collections67.0009/18/2011
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0003/28/2011
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions431.0003/17/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions86.0002/07/2011
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions59.0001/17/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0010/11/2010
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0008/16/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions59.0004/05/2010
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions345.0012/03/2009
F-15DGSDavid Lawrence RC13.0010/29/2009
F-12DGSDavid Lawrence RC13.0010/19/2009
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions56.0007/22/2009
MS-64ICGHeritage Auctions50.0006/10/2009
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions40.0006/10/2009
MS-63ICGHeritage Auctions33.0004/22/2009
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC60.0009/11/2008
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC90.0009/11/2008
MS-64DGSDavid Lawrence RC104.0009/11/2008
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0005/21/2008
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions57.0001/28/2008
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0009/27/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0009/27/2007
MS-60ANACSDavid Lawrence RC21.0007/16/2007
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC68.0007/02/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions532.0006/11/2007
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0012/27/2006
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC67.0012/11/2006
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions299.0012/05/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions54.0010/23/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions51.0010/16/2006
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions51.0010/16/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0010/02/2006
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions27.0009/18/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0008/16/2006
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions60.0007/10/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions41.0006/14/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0005/01/2006
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0003/29/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions54.0002/01/2006
MS-66PCGSSuperior Galleries1,897.0001/02/2006
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions42.0010/12/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions57.0006/15/2005
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions50.0005/11/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0002/23/2005
AU-58PCGSDavid Lawrence RC24.0002/21/2005
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions45.0002/06/2005
AU-55ANACSHeritage Auctions75.0012/13/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions66.0012/12/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions374.0012/08/2004
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions55.0012/08/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions63.0010/31/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions63.0010/27/2004
MS-61ANACSHeritage Auctions34.0009/08/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions52.0009/08/2004
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0008/23/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions138.0007/26/2004
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions414.0003/29/2004
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions46.0003/17/2004
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions53.0012/24/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions52.0007/16/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions449.0003/20/2003
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0002/05/2003
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions288.0002/01/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions426.0002/01/2003
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions63.0001/13/2003
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions518.0001/08/2003
MS-62ICGHeritage Auctions22.0006/04/2002
MS-62ANACSHeritage Auctions82.0004/28/2002
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions24.0004/24/2002
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions87.0003/06/2002
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions690.0010/03/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions253.0010/03/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions1,495.0010/03/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions525.0008/15/2001
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions748.0008/08/2001
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0005/30/2001
MS-60NONEHeritage Auctions748.0005/01/2001
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions546.0005/01/2001
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions60.0003/01/2001
MS-63ANACSHeritage Auctions52.0001/04/2001
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions51.0010/26/2000
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions34.0009/21/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions625.0002/23/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions242.0002/01/2000
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions90.0001/19/2000
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0001/08/2000
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0003/01/1995