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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:
6805
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:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1956
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4,032,000
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1948-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
86671
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Coin Value History
1956 50c MS FBL
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1956 50c MS FBL
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$950.00 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $775.00 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS [Type]
![Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200812/ha_com_1261_19793-0.20200812170540777.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $23 – $275
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS FBL [Type]
![Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1948-1963 MS FBL [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/fbl.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $24 – $730
1948 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $792
1948 50c MS FBL
Worth: $40 – $85,000
1948-D 50c MS
Worth: $23 – $3,600
1948-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $27 – $3,600
1949 50c MS
Worth: $23 – $4,800
1949 50c MS FBL
Worth: $32 – $6,500
1949-D 50c MS
Worth: $23 – $720
1949-D 50c MS FBL
Worth: $41 – $26,000
1949-S 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $7,800
1949-S 50c MS FBL
Worth: $75 – $4,000
1950 50c MS
Worth: $23 – $2,300
1950 50c MS FBL
Worth: $33 – $3,750
1950-D 50c MS
Worth: $23 – $2,160
1956 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$79
1956 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 111 in 67 (13 in 67+), 0 finer. CAC: 73 in 67, 0 finer (9/26). C...
$793
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-65 FBL (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$171
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-64 FBL (PCGS).
$40
1956 50C Franklin Half Dollar -- Struck on 25C Planchet -- MS63 Full Bell Lines NGC. (6.3 grams)....
$1,980
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66 FBL (PCGS).
$112
1956 50C MS66+ Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$195
1956 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS67. ...
$611
1956 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$44
1956 50C Doubled Die Obverse, DDO-002, MS64 Full Bell Lines ANACS. Ex: Flynn plate coin.Flynn Reference and Cross Ref...
$50
1956 50c PCGS MS63 FBL
$21
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-66+ FBL (NGC).
$159
1956 50C MS67+ Full Bell Lines CACG. ...
$3,416
1956 50C MS65+ Full Bell Lines PCGS....
$64
1956 50c PCGS MS64 FBL
$58
1956 50C MS63 Full Bell Lines PCGS. PCGS Population (65/3305). NGC Census: (17/589). Numismedia Wsl. Price: $17. (#86671)...
$27
1956 50C MS66 Full Bell Lines NGC. CAC. CAC: 177 in 66, 73 finer (6/26). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS66. ...
$119
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. MS-67 FBL (PCGS). CAC.
$800
1956 50C MS65+ Full Bell Lines PCGS. ...
$109
1956 50c PCGS MS64 FBL
$37
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