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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:
6884
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
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 #:
96697
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Coin Value History
1956 50c Type 2 PR DCAM
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1956 50c Type 2 PR DCAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$3,900 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $1,500 | $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 |
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR [Type]
Worth: $23 – $180
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR CAM [Type]
Worth: $26 – $430
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR DCAM [Type]
Worth: $28 – $1,300
1950 50c PR
Worth: $175 – $17,500
1951 50c PR
Worth: $140 – $18,000
1952 50c PR
Worth: $64 – $12,000
1953 50c PR
Worth: $50 – $9,500
1954 50c PR
Worth: $27 – $2,880
1955 50c PR
Worth: $24 – $336
1956 50c Type 1 PR
Worth: $28 – $1,560
1956 50c Type 2 PR
Worth: $26 – $650
1957 50c PR
Worth: $24 – $240
1958 50c PR
Worth: $27 – $420
1959 50c PR
Worth: $23 – $403
1960 50c PR
Worth: $23 – $312
1956 50C Type Two PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. ...
$149
1956 50C Type Two PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. Housed in a Generation 3.1 green label holder. ...
$390
1956 50C Type Two, PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$1,037
1956 50C Type Two PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (114/863). NGC Census: (37/580). PR66. ...
$139
1956 50C Type Two PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/979). NGC Census: (3/482). PR64. ...
$89
1956 50C Type Two PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (30/826). NGC Census: (1/425). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$153
1956 50C Type Two PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$149
1956 50C Type Two PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$427
1956 50C Type Two, PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$1,110
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. Type II Reverse. Proof-66 Deep Cameo (PCGS).
$216
1956 50C Type Two PR 64 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$47
1956 50C Type Two PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. . PCGS Population (18/675). NGC Census: (3/225). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCG...
$104
1956 50C Type Two PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (164/420). PCGS Population: (306/558). PR67. ...
$222
1956 50C Type Two PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$409
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. Type II Reverse. Proof-69 Ultra Cameo (NGC).
$1,020
1956 50C Type Two PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (111/852). NGC Census: (36/569). PR66. ...
$97
1956 50C Type Two PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (18/672). NGC Census: (3/225). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS ...
$196
1956 50C Type Two PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (306/558). NGC Census: (163/417). PR67. ...
$174
1956 50C Type Two, PR68+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. CAC: 128 in 68, 4 finer (12/25). ...
$960
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. Type II Reverse. Proof-69 Ultra Cameo (NGC).
$1,020
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