1963 - D Uncirculated Franklin Half

Is a 1963 D Uncirculated Franklin Half worth $17? That is all.

EDIT: I think I should explain a little more. My friend has a 1963 D Uncirculated Franklin Half, and we have a bet on what its worth. Its graded MS-63

 

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The 1963 D had a mintage of over 67 million, a lot more than other dates, which explains the value. It can also be found in mint sets. However, if the coin has full bell lines, the value increases.

 

yes, w/ FBL vastly increases

 

There seems to be a considerable swing in graded halves with FBL's. Here's a '63-D MS64FBL for a BIN of $32.50 (includes shipping):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-D-MS64FBL-Franklin-Half-NGC-/140654626318?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item20bfab460e

And heres a lower grade MS63FBL for a BIN price of $100 (free shipping):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1963-D-NGC-MS-63-FBL-FRANKLIN-HALF-DOLLAR-50C-NH115-/360408865809?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item53ea0adc11

I wonder where the true market price really is?

 

Fairly common in MS63, and can be had from between $18-$22.50.

 

I think it should be expanded that the value vastly increases in grades higher than 64. PCGS values a MS63 63D FBL at $21, while the MS65 and MS66 are $160 and $1500 respectively.