1956 50c Type 2, DDR, FS-801 PR CAM

Name: 1956 50c Type 2, DDR, FS-801 PR CAM
SKU: 310736

Greysheet & CPG® Values

Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz

$20.52

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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: 310736

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 2

Variety 2: DDR, FS-801

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 #: 393219

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