1961 50c Doubled Die Reverse PR DCAM

Name: 1961 50c Doubled Die Reverse PR DCAM
SKU: 6899

Greysheet & CPG® Values

Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +0.92%

$21.90

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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: 6899

Designer: John R. Sinnock

Obverse Designer: John R. Sinnock

Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1961

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: Doubled Die Reverse

Coin Date: 1961

Denomination: 50c

Designation: PR

Mint Location: Philadelphia

Mintage: 3,028,244

Coinage Type: Franklin half dollar

Coinage Years: 1950-1963

Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper

PCGS #: 96689

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