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First year of issue in proof format.
Obverse Description
A large bust of Benjamin Franklin, facing right, with the words LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST around the periphery. The date appear to the right of Franklin's neck.
Reverse Description
The Liberty bell is prominently featured with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR around the periphery. The motto, E PLURIBUS UNUM is left of the bell, with a eagle -- wings fully spread -- to the right.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6860
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1950
Reverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1950
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
51,386
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1950-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6691
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1950 50c PR
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1950 50c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $405.00 | $1,234 |
| PR68 |
|
$21,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR [Type]
![Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/156xxx/a7959044-0cf7-4a71-aa25-6becdf358def.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $23 – $300
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR CAM [Type]
![Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR CAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/210xxx/2bef11f4-1c08-4045-ad4c-0b96aa2081ef.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $26 – $430
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR DCAM [Type]
![Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR DCAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/159xxx/2a77c295-6e42-46fb-839d-8b15f77a4462.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $28 – $3,100
1950 50c PR CAM
Worth: $325 – $45,000
1950 50c PR DCAM
Worth: $7,000 – $108,000
1951 50c PR
Worth: $140 – $18,000
1951 50c PR CAM
Worth: $235 – $14,000
1951 50c PR DCAM
Worth: $400 – $70,000
1952 50c PR
Worth: $64 – $12,000
1952 50c PR CAM
Worth: $160 – $5,400
1952 50c PR DCAM
Worth: $750 – $17,250
1953 50c PR
Worth: $50 – $9,500
1953 50c PR CAM
Worth: $71 – $2,415
1953 50c PR DCAM
Worth: $450 – $21,500
1954 50c PR
Worth: $27 – $2,880
1950 50C PR67 NGC. CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 51,386. ...
$1,464
1950 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-65 (NGC).
$317
1950 50C PR66 PCGS. CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 51,386. ...
$586
1950 50C PR64 ANACS. Mintage 51,386. ...
$293
1950 50C PR63 CACG. Mintage 51,386....
$336
1950 50C PR62 CACG. Mintage 51,386....
$288
1950 50C PR68 NGC....
$5,760
1950 50C PR60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/4903). NGC Census: (12/4378). CDN: $270 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR60. Mintage 51,3...
$216
1950 50C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (38/4289). PCGS Population: (21/4858). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 51,38...
$242
1950 50C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/3977). NGC Census: (2/3133). Mintage 51,386. ...
$89
1950 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-67 (PCGS).
$1,830
1950 50C PR65 PCGS. CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 51,386. ...
$354
1950 50C PR66 NGC. CAC. CAC: 172 in 66, 136 finer (6/26). CDN: $618 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 51,386. ...
$612
1950 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-64 (PCGS).
$360
1950 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-63 (PCGS).
$264
1950 50C PR62 PCGS. Mintage 51,386. ...
$240
1950 50C PR68 NGC....
$10,200
1950 50C PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (2/1632). PCGS Population (5/2795). Mintage: 51,386. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin...
$161
1950 50C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/4687). NGC Census: (33/4019). CDN: $305 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 51,3...
$276
1950 50C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/3732). NGC Census: (2/2941). Mintage 51,386. ...
$153
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