Whitman Expo
His free weekly newsletter offers insights on the coin and metals markets, and consumer education.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!
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:
374692
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
Variety 2:
FS-901
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 #:
510119
Send Catalog Feedback
To: editor@greysheet.com
Subject: I would like to contribute catalog info to CDN for 1956 50c Type 1, FS-901 PR
Body: Referring page: http://livetest.greysheet.com/prices/item/1956-50c-type-1-franklin-half-dollar-proof-fs-901/gsid/374692 GSID: 374692 Title: 1956 50c Type 1, FS-901 PR
Subscribe to View
View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.
Coin Value History
1956 50c Type 1, FS-901 PR
Value By Grade
1956 50c Type 1, FS-901 PR
CPG (retail) values
Currency
Grade Range
Grading Authority
Sort by
Pricing
Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$1,950 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $1,600 | $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: $26 – $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: $28 – $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: $30 – $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 50C Type One Reverse, FS 901, PR66 ANACS. ...
$139
1956 50C Type One Reverse, Double Die Reverse, FS 901, VP-001 PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0)....
$124
1956 50C Type One Reverse, FS 901, PR65 ANACS. ...
$89
1956 50C Type One Reverse, FS 901, PR69 NGC. ...
$1,620
1956 50C Type One Reverse, FS 901, PR66 CACG. ...
$109
1956 50C Type One Reverse, FS 901, PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/1). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$228
1956 50C Type One Reverse, FS-901, PR66 ANACS. Mintage 669,384....
$159
1956 50C Type One Reverse, FS 901, PR67 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (8/1). ...
$153
1956 50C Type One Reverse, FS 901, PR67 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (7/1)....
$176
Greysheet News
Consumer Advocate Mike Fuljenz Wins NLG's Newsletter Award
9/15/2026
Incredible Rarities Shatter Records Amid Furious Bidding at Stack's Bowers Galleries' Summer 2026 Global Showcase Rarities Night Session
Stack's Bowers Galleries, one of the world's largest and most prestigious rare coin auction houses, is proud to announce record breaking results from the Rarities Night session of its annual Summer Global Showcase Auction.
9/15/2026
Five U.S. Coins Bring 7 Figures in $67 Million+ Heritage ANA Auctions
Scandinavian gold rarities also command exceptional results.
9/11/2026
Events
Heritage Auctions: US Coins Tuesday & Wednesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Heritage Auctions: World & Ancient Coins Wednesday & Thursday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Thursday, July 2, 2026
