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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:
6891
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1959
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:
1959
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,149,291
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1950-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6700
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1959 50c PR
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1959 50c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OGP* | - | $38.00 | $1,234 |
| PR69 |
|
$525.00 | $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 |
| 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
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
1959 50C PR69 NGC. CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR69. Mintage 1,149,291. ...
$244
Lot of (4) 1959 Franklin Half Dollars. Proof-67 (NGC).
$149
1959 50C PR68 PCGS. CDN: $56.41 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 1,149,291. ...
$64
1959 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-66 * (NGC).
$145
1959 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-65 (PCGS).
$48
1959 50c ANACS Proof 64
$20
No Date 50C Kennedy Half Dollar--Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet--MS63 PCGS. Most of Kennedy's portrait is visible, along ...
$2,990
1959 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-69 (NGC).
$293
1959 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-67 (PCGS).
$74
1959 50C PR68 NGC. CDN: $62.12 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 1,149,291. ...
$94
1959 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-66 * (NGC).
$85
1959 50C Doubled Die Reverse, DDR-001, PR65 ANACS. Ex: Flynn plate coin. Mintage 1,149,291.Flynn Reference and Cross ...
$154
1959 50c PCGS Proof 64
$25
1959 50C PR69 NGC. CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR69. Mintage 1,149,291. ...
$201
1959 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-67 (NGC). OH Generation 4.0.
$69
1959 50C PR68 NGC. CDN: $57.82 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 1,149,291. ...
$119
1959 50c PCGS Proof 66
$40
1959 50c PCGS Proof 65
$30
1959 50C PR64 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population (696/4792). NGC Census: (146/6717). Mintage: 1,149,291. Numismedia Wsl. Price...
$36
1959 50C PR69 NGC. CDN: $350 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR69. Mintage 1,149,291....
$256
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