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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:
6887
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1957
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:
1957
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,247,952
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1950-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
96698
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1957 50C PR68+ Ultra Cameo NGC....
$2,280
1957 50C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS....
$492
1957 50C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS....
$21,600
50C 1957 PCGS PR66 DCAM
$352
1957 50C PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (3/131). PCGS Population: (5/201). CDN: $24 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC...
$180
1957 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (94/3). NGC Census: (69/11). PR68. ...
$1,800
1957 50C PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (56/72). PCGS Population: (76/96). PR67. ...
$720
1957 50C PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$7,800
1957 50c PCGS/CAC Proof 66 DCAM
$325
1957 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (94/3). NGC Census: (69/11). PR68. ...
$690
1957 50C PR67+ Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (76/96 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (56/67 and 0/0+). PR67. From The Malte...
$840
1957 50c PCGS Proof 69 DCAM
$36,000
1957 50C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (35/150). NGC Census: (24/100). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/...
$306
1957 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (94/3). NGC Census: (67/11). PR68. ...
$1,920
1957 50c PCGS/CAC Proof 67 DCAM
$625
1957 50C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$37,600
1957 50C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (35/147). NGC Census: (24/100). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free...
$617
1957 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (94/3). NGC Census: (67/11). PR68. ...
$1,020
1957 50c PCGS/CAC Proof 67 DCAM
$500
1957 50C PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$10,575
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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