The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
First year of issue in proof format.
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:
6860
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1950
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:
1950
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
51,386
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1950-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6691
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Coin Value History
1950 50c PR
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1950 50c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$21,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $16,000 | $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 |
1950 50C PR66 NGC. CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 51,386. ...
$488
1950 50C PR67 NGC. CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 51,386. ...
$1,525
1950 50C PR64 NGC. CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 51,386. ...
$384
1950 50C PR63 CACG. Mintage 51,386....
$336
1950 50C PR62 CACG. Mintage 51,386....
$288
1950 50C PR65 NGC. Gold CAC. Housed in a Generation 4 fatty holder. NGC Census: (1344/1873). PCGS Population: (1674/1252). ...
$960
1950 50C PR68 NGC....
$5,760
1950 50C PR60 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/4903). NGC Census: (12/4378). CDN: $270 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR60. Mintage 51,3...
$216
1950 50C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (38/4289). PCGS Population: (21/4858). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 51,38...
$242
1950 50C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/3977). NGC Census: (2/3133). Mintage 51,386. ...
$89
1950 50C PR66 PCGS. CDN: $515 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 51,386....
$512
1950 50C PR67 NGC. CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 51,386. ...
$1,471
1950 50C PR64+ PCGS. CDN: $310 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 51,386. ...
$338
1950 50C PR63 PCGS. Mintage 51,386. ...
$288
1950 50C PR62 PCGS. Mintage 51,386. ...
$240
1950 50C PR65 PCGS. CAC. Mintage 51,386. ...
$504
1950 50C PR68 NGC....
$10,200
1950 50C PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (2/1632). PCGS Population (5/2795). Mintage: 51,386. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin...
$161
1950 50C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/4687). NGC Census: (33/4019). CDN: $305 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 51,3...
$276
1950 50C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/3732). NGC Census: (2/2941). Mintage 51,386. ...
$153
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR [Type]
Worth: $11 – $180
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR CAM [Type]
Worth: $13 – $430
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR DCAM [Type]
Worth: $15 – $1,300
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: $12 – $2,880
1955 50c PR
Worth: $15 – $336
1956 50c Type 1 PR
Worth: $15 – $1,560
1956 50c Type 2 PR
Worth: $13 – $264
1957 50c PR
Worth: $12 – $240
1958 50c PR
Worth: $13 – $420
1959 50c PR
Worth: $11 – $403
1960 50c PR
Worth: $11 – $312
1961 50c PR
Worth: $11 – $200
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