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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:
6879
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 #:
6697
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Coin Value History
1956 50c Type 2 PR
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1956 50c Type 2 PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$850.00 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $455.00 | $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: $25 – $180
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 – $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: $29 – $2,880
1955 50c PR
Worth: $26 – $336
1956 50c Type 1 PR
Worth: $30 – $1,560
1957 50c PR
Worth: $26 – $240
1958 50c PR
Worth: $29 – $420
1959 50c PR
Worth: $25 – $403
1960 50c PR
Worth: $25 – $312
1961 50c PR
Worth: $25 – $200
1956 50C Type Two PR68 NGC. CDN: $81.35 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 669,384. ...
$114
1956 50C Type Two PR67 PCGS. CDN: $59.69 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 669,384. ...
$69
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. Type II Reverse. Proof-69 * (NGC).
$317
1956 50C Type Two PR66 PCGS. CDN: $52.52 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 669,384. ...
$139
1956 50C Doubled Die Reverse, DDR-001, PR64 ANACS. Ex: Flynn plate coin. Mintage 669,384.Flynn Reference and Cross Re...
$144
1956 50C Type Two, Doubled Die Obverse, FS-101, PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/48 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). M...
$71
1956 50c PCGS Proof UNC Details (Spot removed Type 2)
$12
1956 50C Type Two PR68 PCGS. CDN: $67.51 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 669,384. ...
$99
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. Type II Reverse. FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. Proof-67 (PCGS).
$149
1956 50C Type Two PR69 PCGS. PCGS Population: 42 in 69, 0 finer (4/26). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR69. Mintage 66...
$415
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. Type II Reverse. Proof-66 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$195
1956 Type 2 50c NGC Proof 64
$34
1956 50C Type Two PR65 NGC. Gold CAC. NGC Census: (571/21055). PCGS Population: (1690/6271). CDN: $27 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC...
$109
1956 50C Type Two PR68 PCGS. CDN: $68.92 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 669,384. ...
$94
1956 50C Type Two PR67 NGC. CDN: $73.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 669,384. ...
$119
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. Type II Reverse. Proof-69 (NGC).
$220
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. Type II Reverse. Proof-66 (NGC).
$65
1956 50C Double Die Reverse, Type Two PR64 ANACS. NGC Census: (113/15957). PCGS Population: (435/6738). CDN: $25 Whsle. Bid...
$37
1956 50C Type Two PR65 White Ultra Cameo ANACS. Mintage 669,384....
$104
1956 50C Type Two, PR68 PCGS. CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 669,384. ...
$99
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