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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:
6870
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1953
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:
1953
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
128,800
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1950-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6694
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Coin Value History
1953 50c PR
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1953 50c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$12,000 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $10,500 | $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 |
| 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 |
1953 50C PR67 NGC. CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 128,800. ...
$281
1953 50C PR64 PCGS. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 128,800. ...
$74
1953 50C PR66 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 128,800....
$104
1953 50C PR65 PCGS. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. Mintage 128,800....
$114
1953 50C PR68 NGC. Mintage 128,800. ...
$690
1953 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (241/5056). NGC Census: (234/6258). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 12...
$99
1953 50C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (84/5283). NGC Census: (91/6443). CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 128,...
$85
1953 50C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/5331). NGC Census: (32/6512). CDN: $102 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 128,...
$81
1953 50C PR69 NGC. ...
$9,000
1953 50C PR60 NGC. NGC Census: (2/1784). PCGS Population (3/3033). Mintage: 128,800. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi...
$21
1953 50C PR67 NGC. CDN: $170 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 128,800. ...
$204
1953 50C PR64 PCGS. Mintage 128,800. ...
$69
1953 50C PR66 PCGS. CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 128,800. ...
$124
1953 50C PR65 NGC. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 128,800. ...
$79
1953 50C PR68 NGC. Mintage 128,800. ...
$630
1953 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (241/5055). NGC Census: (234/6233). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 12...
$73
1953 50C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (84/5258). NGC Census: (91/6435). CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 128,...
$71
1953 50C PR69 NGC. ...
$8,400
1953 50C PR67 NGC. Mintage 128,800. ...
$276
1953 50C PR64 PCGS. Mintage 128,800. ...
$84
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
1950 50c PR
Worth: $175 – $17,500
1951 50c PR
Worth: $140 – $18,000
1952 50c PR
Worth: $64 – $12,000
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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