1954-D 50C, FBL MS(PCGS#86668)

June 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2195

Grade

MS67FBL

Price

5,280

Lot Description

The lightest iridescent gold tinting is all that denies full brilliance for serene, satin to softly frosted surfaces. This is a fully lustrous, expertly preserved coin that would serve as a highlight in the finest Franklin half dollar set. A "moderately scarce" issue in Full Bands Gem Mint State preservation, Rick Tomaska further describes the 1954-D as "extremely rare" in MS-67 and MS-67 FBL in the third edition (2018) of his <em>Guide Book of Franklin & Kennedy Half Dollars</em>. Tied for finest certified at PCGS, this lovely Superb Gem is worthy of the strongest bids.