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1961 50c PR

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +13.77%
$13.72
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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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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +13.77%
$13.72
GSID:6897 PCGS:6702 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR69 CAC $260.00 $1,234
PR69 - $235.00 $1,234
PR68 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR68 - $1,234 $1,234
PR67 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR67 - $1,234 $1,234
PR66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR66 - $1,234 $1,234
PR65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR65 - $1,234 $1,234
PR64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR64 - $1,234 $1,234
PR63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR63 - $1,234 $1,234
PR62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR62 - $1,234 $1,234
PR61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR61 - $1,234 $1,234
PR60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1961 50C PR69? NGC. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR69. Mintage 3,028,244. ...
$268
Sold 2/10/2026
Heritage Auctions
1961 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, PR67 PCGS....
$4,080
Sold 11/13/2025
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1961 50C PR68★ NGC. Mintage 3,028,244. ...
$159
Sold 8/5/2025
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1961 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, PR66 PCGS....
$3,720
Sold 1/17/2025
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1961 50C Doubled Die Reverse, DDR-001, PR63 ANACS. Ex: Flynn plate coin. Mintage 3,028,244.Flynn Reference and Cross...
$180
Sold 3/4/2024
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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
Sold 7/3/2023
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1961 50c PCGS Proof 65 (FS-803)
$85
Sold 9/26/2022
DLRC
1961 50c PCGS Proof 55
$14
Sold 4/20/2020
DLRC
1961 50C Double Die Reverse, Die 4 PR61 ANACS. FS-803. NGC Census: (4/6359). PCGS Population (3/8134). Mintage: 3,028,244....
$33
Sold 4/22/2008
Heritage Auctions
1961 50C PR62 ANACS,... (6 Coins)
$86
Sold 1/17/2005
Heritage Auctions
1961 50C PR69 NGC. Mintage 3,028,244. ...
$164
Sold 5/6/2025
Heritage Auctions
1961 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, PR67 PCGS....
$7,800
Sold 10/2/2025
Heritage Auctions
1961 50C PR68 NGC. Mintage 3,028,244. ...
$61
Sold 10/15/2024
Heritage Auctions
1961 50C Proof Franklin Half Dollar -- Obverse Struck Thru -- PR66 NGC....
$129
Sold 6/12/2023
Heritage Auctions
1961 50c NGC Proof 63
$20
Sold 11/21/2016
DLRC
1961 50C PR64 NGC. Gold CAC. NGC Census: (449/39284). PCGS Population: (1566/12812). CDN: $19 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64....
$228
Sold 6/12/2023
Heritage Auctions
1961 50C Doubled Die Reverse PR65 NGC. VP-001,FS-801. NGC Census: (16/63). PCGS Population: (15/44). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid...
$1,920
Sold 8/23/2022
Heritage Auctions
1961 50C PR62 NGC. Doubled Die Reverse. FS-013. Bill ...
$506
Sold 1/11/2003
Heritage Auctions
1961 50C PR69 NGC. Mintage 3,028,244. ...
$134
Sold 3/25/2025
Heritage Auctions
1961 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, PR67 PCGS. CAC....
$5,040
Sold 9/13/2024
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