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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:
6880
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1956
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
Variety:
Type 1
Coin Date:
1956
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
669,384
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1950-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
86686
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Coin Value History
1956 50c Type 1 PR CAM
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1956 50c Type 1 PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$4,950 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $4,100 | $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 |
1956 50C Type One PR67 Cameo PCGS. ...
$561
1956 50C Type One PR68 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: 74 in 68 (8 in 68+) Cameo, 3 finer (10/25). ...
$1,620
1956 50C Type One PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (364/1818). PCGS Population: (46/169). PR66. ...
$264
1956 50C Type One PR69 Cameo NGC. ...
$3,600
1956 50c PCGS Proof 64 CAM (Type 1)
$235
1956 50c Type 1 PCGS Proof 65 Cameo
$173
1956 50C Type One PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$552
1956 50C Type One PR68 Cameo NGC....
$1,140
1956 50C Type One PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (340/1649). PCGS Population (35/116). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$194
50C 1956 TYPE 1. NGC PR69 CAM
$4,582
1956 50C Type One PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (2/91). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in P...
$172
1956 50C Type One PR67 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (102/66). NGC Census: (958/861). PR67. ...
$660
1956 50C Type One, FS-901, PR68 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population: (0/0). ...
$504
1956 50C Type One PR66 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (21/88). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$276
1956 Type 1 50c NGC Proof 69 CAM
$3,100
1956 50C Type One PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (2/42). NGC Census: (0/0). (#86686)...
$253
1956 50C Type One PR67 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (959/858). PCGS Population: (100/65). PR67. ...
$660
1956 50C Type One PR68 Cameo NGC. Census: 119 in 68 Cameo (4 in 68+, 1 in 68★ , 1 in 68+★ ), 29 finer (12/23)....
$1,320
1956 50C Type One PR66 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (9/62). PCGS Population (9/54). Numismedia Wsl. Price: $120. (#86686)...
$126
50C 1956 TYPE 1. NGC PR69 CAM
$4,700
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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