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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:
6881
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1956
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
Variety:
Type 1
Coin Date:
1956
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
669,384
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1950-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
96686
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1956 50c Type 1 PR DCAM
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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
Worth: $175 – $17,500
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
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. FS-901. Type I Reverse. Proof-68 Deep Cameo (PCGS).
$14,400
50C 1956 TYPE 1. NGC PR67 UCAM
$3,995
1956 50C Type One PR65 White Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (179/4006). PCGS Population: (167/1494). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for ...
$750
1956 50C Type One PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1/4). NGC Census: (21/193). Numismedia Wsl. Price for proble...
$1,998
1956 50C Type One PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$21,000
1956 50C Type One PR67 W Deep Cameo NGC....
$431
1956 50C Type 1, DC
$76
Multiple Coin Lot...
$132
1956 50C Type One PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$18,000
1956 50C Type 1, DC
$80
1956 50C Type One PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$19,200
1956 50C Type One PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$25,850
1956 50C Type One PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$8,812
1956 50C Type One PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$19,550
1956 50C Type One PR68 Deep Cameo ICG. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population (2/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin i...
$172
1956 50C Type One PR68 Deep Cameo ANACS. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population (2/0). (#96686)...
$2,875
1956 50C Type One PR68 Deep Cameo ANACS. According to Walter Breen's 1988 Encyclopedia, 95% of all proof 1956 halves ar...
$1,265
1956 Type One PR 68 Deep Cameo NGC. ...
$356
1956 50C Type Two PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. Exceptional white ...
$224
1956 Type One PR 68 Deep Cameo ICG. ...
$259
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