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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:
6897
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
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 #:
6702
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Coin Value History
1961 50c PR
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1961 50c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$390.00 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $325.00 | $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 |
| 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: $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
1961 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-69 (NGC).
$366
1961 50C PR68 NGC. CDN: $45.96 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 3,028,244. ...
$84
1961 50C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (24552/10396). PCGS Population: (3542/888). CDN: $28 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 3...
$104
1961 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1564/12804 and 1/30+). NGC Census: (446/39240 and 0/5+). CDN: $19 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$432
1961 50C Proof Franklin Half Dollar -- Obverse Struck Thru -- PR66 NGC....
$129
1961 50c PCGS Proof 65 (FS-803)
$85
1961 50c PCGS Proof 55
$14
1961 50c NGC Proof 63
$20
1961 50C Double Die Reverse, Die 4 PR61 ANACS. FS-803. NGC Census: (4/6359). PCGS Population (3/8134). Mintage: 3,028,244....
$33
1961 50C PR62 ANACS,... (6 Coins)
$86
1961 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-69 (NGC).
$439
1961 50C PR68★ NGC. Mintage 3,028,244. ...
$159
1961 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-67 (PCGS).
$48
1961 50C PR64 NGC. Gold CAC. NGC Census: (449/39284). PCGS Population: (1566/12812). CDN: $19 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64....
$228
1961 50C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4835/4318 and 15/14+). NGC Census: (5038/32029 and 1/4+). CDN: $22 Whsle. Bid for NGC...
$660
1961 50c NGC Proof 65
$25
1961 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population (107/7804). NGC Census: (28/6080). Mintage: 3,028,244. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PC...
$11
1961 50C PR62 NGC. Doubled Die Reverse. FS-013. Bill ...
$506
1961 50C PR69 PCGS. PCGS Population: 60 in 69, 0 finer (3/26). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR69. Mintage 3,028,244. ...
$195
1961 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-68 (PCGS).
$96
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