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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:
6902
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 #:
96702
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Coin Value History
1961 50c PR DCAM
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1961 50c PR DCAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $18,000 | $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 |
1961 50C PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$915
1961 50C PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$154
1961 50C PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (42/267). PCGS Population: (76/241). PR66. ...
$138
1961 50C PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$6,600
1961 50C PR65 Deep Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (14/193). PCGS Population (13/230). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in P...
$45
50C 1961 PCGS PR68 DCAM
$822
1961 50C PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (154/113). PCGS Population: (136/107). PR67. ...
$134
1961 50C PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (40/259). PCGS Population: (76/239). PR66. ...
$103
50C 1961 NGC PR69 UCAM
$12,338
1961 50C PR65 Deep Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (14/181). PCGS Population (8/213). Numismedia Wsl. Price: $140. (#96702)...
$86
50C 1961 PCGS PR68 DCAM
$764
1961 50C PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (153/114). PCGS Population: (136/106). PR67. ...
$129
$160
1961 50C PR69 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$17,400
1961 50C PR68 Ultra Cameo NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (97/17). PCGS Population: (103/2). PR68. ...
$1,680
50C 1961 PCGS PR67DCAM CAC
$578
1961 50C PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. Deeply reflective with highly contrasting, heavily frosted devices. Untoned save for a tiny ...
$207
1961 50C PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$16,800
1961 50c PCGS/CAC Proof 68 Deep Cameo
$2,001
1961 50c PCGS/CAC Proof 67 DCAM (OGH)
$1,300
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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