50 cents 1953
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50 cents 1953 prices and values
The value of a Canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. The melt and minimum value of a 50 cents 1953 is $11.65 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 - NSF - Small date | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $12.00 | $14.60 |
| 1953 - NSF - Large Date | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $11.40 | $15.40 | $24.50 | $49.00 |
| 1953 - SF - Large Date | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $10.50 | $14.10 | $16.40 |
Circulated: 50 cents 1953 coins are business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 - NSF - Small date | $17.50 | $20.20 | $25.60 | $49.30 | $186 | - | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Large Date | $102 | $137 | $219 | $620 | $2,940 | $8,700 | - |
| 1953 - SF - Large Date | $26.80 | $34.50 | $57.90 | $125 | $539 | $1,870 | - |
Mint state defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
Varieties and features
50 cents 1953 - NSF - Small date
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50 cents 1953 - NSF - Large Date
50 cents 1953 - SF - Large Date
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #454 | 50 cents 1953 - Hoof thru Date | Dot36 |
| #458 | 50 cents 1953 - Dot between the 9 and 5 of 1953 | Dot36 |
| #1917 | 50 cents 1953 - Retained broken die at the right of the reverse | patrick66patrick450 |
Mintage
- 50 cents 1953 - NSF - Small date : 1,630,429
- 50 cents 1953 - NSF - Large Date : Included above
- 50 cents 1953 - SF - Large Date : Included above
50 cents 1953 - NSF - Small date
- Alloy: 80% silver, 20% copper
- Weight: 11.66 grams
- Diameter : 29.72 mm, thickness 2 mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Mary Gillick, Reverse (small date): G. E. Kruger-Gray, (large date) :G. E. Kruger-Gray,Thomas Shingles
- Designer: Obverse: Mary Gillick, Reverse (small date): G. E. Kruger-Gray, (large date) :G. E. Kruger-Gray,Thomas Shingles
- Edge: Reeded
- Magnetism: N/A
- Die axis: ↑↑
Auctions prices and values
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- September 5, 2019 - Pittman Belzberg - $1,826 - PCGS (SP-67) SF - Large Date
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $131 - PCGS (MS-63) NSF - Large Date
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $366 - PCGS (SP-63) NSF - Small date
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $78 - PCGS (MS-64) NSF - Small date
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $138 - PCGS (MS-65) NSF - Small date
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $286 - PCGS (PL-65) SF - Large Date
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $286 - PCGS (PL-66) SF - Large Date
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $2,067 - PCGS (SP-66) NSF - Large Date
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $1,193 - PCGS (PL-66) SF - Large Date - PL-66+ - Cameo
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