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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:
6882
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 #:
6686
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Coin Value History
1956 50c Type 1 PR
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1956 50c Type 1 PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $70.00 | $1,234 |
| PR69 |
|
$1,950 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR68 |
|
$1,234 | $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 |
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 (NGC).
$293
1956 50C Type One PR67 NGC. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. ...
$124
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. Type I Reverse. VP-001. Doubled Die Reverse. Proof-66 (NGC). CAC.
$195
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. Type I Reverse. Proof-69 (NGC).
$1,080
1956 50C Type One PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (70/1915). NGC Census: (87/5009). CDN: $46 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. ...
$57
1956 50C Type One PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (181/1663). NGC Census: (197/4586). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. ...
$51
1956 Type One PR 63 ANACS. ...
$17
1956 50C Type One PR68 Cameo PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. ...
$885
1956 50C Type One PR67 PCGS. CAC. CAC: 160 in 67, 176 finer (6/26). CDN: $168 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. ...
$207
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. FS-901. Type I Reverse. Proof-66 (NGC).
$145
1956 50C Type One PR69 NGC. ...
$1,080
1956 50C Type One PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (51/1388). NGC Census: (60/3198). CDN: $40 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PC...
$192
1956 50C Type One Reverse, FS 901, PR65 ANACS. ...
$89
1956 Type One PR 63 ANACS. ...
$26
1956 50C Double Die Reverse, Type One PR68 PCGS. CDN: $360 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. ...
$366
1956 50C Type One PR67 PCGS. CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. ...
$165
1956 50C Type One PR66 PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. ...
$109
1956 50C Type One PR69 NGC. ...
$930
1956 50c NGC Proof 64 (Type 1)
$75
1956 50C Type One PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (168/1529). NGC Census: (185/4116). CDN: $85 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. ...
$132
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