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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:
6872
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 #:
96694
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Coin Value History
1953 50c PR DCAM
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1953 50c PR DCAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$26,000 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $21,500 | $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 |
1953 50C PR67+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC....
$17,400
1953 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC....
$21,600
1953 50c PCGS/CAC Proof 66 DCAM
$2,950
1953 50C PR64+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (11/44 and 1/2+). NGC Census: (9/29 and 1/0+). ...
$1,116
1953 50C PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (9/25). PCGS Population (6/35). ...
$705
1953 50C PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$7,500
1953 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC....
$23,400
1953 50C PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$1,140
1953 50C PR64+ Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (11/43). NGC Census: (7/34). ...
$646
1953 50C PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,208
1953 50C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$16,200
1953 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$30,000
1953 50C PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$1,140
1953 50C PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (12/38). NGC Census: (8/34). ...
$705
1953 50C PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,610
1953 50C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,560
1953 50C PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$20,400
1953 50C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$2,585
1953 50C PR64+ Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (8/34). PCGS Population (12/38). ...
$588
1953 50c PCGS Proof 65
$173
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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