As of May, 2024, a 1955 Half Dollar “Bugs Bunny” FS-401 in circulated condition is worth between $24.00 and $26.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $27.00 and $2,000.00, 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 $3,120.00 in the 02/23/2020 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: 2,498,181
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963

1955 Half Dollar "Bugs Bunny" Fs-401 (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-672,000.00
MS-66+900.00
MS-66500.00
MS-65+185.00
MS-65125.00
MS-64+80.00
MS-6465.00
MS-63+47.00
MS-6345.00
MS-62+34.00
MS-6232.00
MS-6128.00
MS-6027.00
AU-58+26.00
AU-5825.00
AU-55+25.00
AU-5525.00
AU-53+25.00
AU-5325.00
AU-50+25.00
AU-5025.00
XF-45+24.00
XF-4524.00
XF-4024.00
VF-3524.00
VF-3024.00
VF-2524.00
VF-2024.00

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 State27.002,000.00312.92
About Uncirculated25.0026.0025.13
Extremely Fine24.0024.0024.00
Fine and Very Fine24.0024.0024.00

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 1955 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1955 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)14.0019.0020.001,650.00
1955 Half Dollar (Proof)16.0030.0034.001,850.00
1955 Half Dollar, FBL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A24.006,000.00
1955 Half Dollar “Bugs Bunny” FS-401, FBL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A36.007,000.00
1955 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A37.002,150.00
1955 Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A90.0045,000.00

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.

1955 Half Dollar "Bugs Bunny" Fs-401 (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

$56.00

Lowest Sale Price
$237.60

Highest Sale Price
$108.93

Average Sale Price
$80.00

Most Recent Sale Price
24

Number of Sales
$2,614.35

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-671,320.003,120.002,124.00
MS-66+660.00660.00660.00
MS-66192.00432.00295.80
MS-65+56.00237.60108.93
MS-6439.00144.0071.24
MS-6350.00141.0095.50

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1955 Half Dollar “Bugs Bunny” FS-401 (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-63 to MS-67. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $3,120.00.

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 1955 Half Dollar “Bugs Bunny” FS-401 (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1955 Half Dollar “Bugs Bunny” FS-401 (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 57.89% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Stack's Bowers with 19.30% / 15.79% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1955 Half Dollar “Bugs Bunny” FS-401 (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-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,560.0012/17/2023
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers60.0004/12/2023
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers80.0001/25/2023
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0012/18/2022
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers60.0008/31/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0008/01/2022
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers192.0006/29/2022
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers216.0006/29/2022
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC145.0003/13/2022
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers216.0010/27/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0010/13/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0010/06/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0010/06/2021
MS-66NGCStack's Bowers432.0008/25/2021
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions74.0006/30/2021
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0012/30/2020
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,320.0008/11/2020
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0004/08/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions3,120.0002/23/2020
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC65.0001/19/2020
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC55.0001/05/2020
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC60.0012/01/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC55.0007/28/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0006/26/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0006/26/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions49.0006/19/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0006/19/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC55.0006/16/2019
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0006/05/2019
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,820.0005/16/2019
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0003/27/2019
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC56.0003/10/2019
MS-66+NGCHeritage Auctions660.0008/22/2018
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0005/16/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0003/27/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions126.0003/27/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0003/13/2018
MS-63ANACSStack's Bowers50.0002/28/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions67.0002/06/2018
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0002/06/2018
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC75.0012/18/2017
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0011/07/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC60.0009/25/2017
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions141.0005/09/2017
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0003/27/2017
MS-63PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0012/27/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0009/30/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2506/21/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions211.5005/09/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2504/26/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0001/17/2016
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2509/15/2015
MS-64PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers52.8801/27/2015
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections237.6012/28/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections192.5011/23/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions423.0002/18/2013
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC144.0002/18/2010