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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:
6871
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 #:
86694
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Coin Value History
1953 50c PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$3,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $2,600 | $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 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1953 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder....
$204
1953 50C PR68 Cameo NGC. CAC. CAC Population: (63/0). ...
$2,160
1953 50C PR65 Cameo PCGS. ...
$264
1953 50C PR67 Cameo PCGS. ...
$576
1953 50c PCGS Proof 64 CAM
$185
1953 50C PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (25/1177). PCGS Population: (17/823). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR...
$104
1953 50C PR62 Cameo ICG. NGC Census: (3/956). PCGS Population (1/572). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: $8...
$50
1953 50C, CA
$920
1953 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. ...
$241
1953 50C PR68 Cameo PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (62/0). ...
$2,040
1953 50C PR65 Cameo PCGS. ...
$264
1953 50C PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$528
1953 50C PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (160/770). NGC Census: (166/1194). PR64....
$120
1953 50C PR62 Cameo ANACS. NGC Census: (2/882). PCGS Population (0/479). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: ...
$109
1953 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 premium holder....
$186
1953 50C PR68 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (77/1). PCGS Population: (40/0). PR68....
$1,500
1953 50C PR65 Cameo PCGS. ...
$216
1953 50C PR67 Cameo PCGS. ...
$480
1953 50C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (154/740). NGC Census: (150/1074). PR64. ...
$104
1953 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (467/418). PCGS Population: (333/234). PR66. ...
$312
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
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
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