The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
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:
6897
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 #:
6702
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Coin Value History
1961 50c PR
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1961 50c PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$260.00 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $235.00 | $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 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1961 50C PR69? NGC. CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR69. Mintage 3,028,244. ...
$268
1961 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, PR67 PCGS....
$4,080
1961 50C PR68★ NGC. Mintage 3,028,244. ...
$159
1961 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, PR66 PCGS....
$3,720
1961 50C Doubled Die Reverse, DDR-001, PR63 ANACS. Ex: Flynn plate coin. Mintage 3,028,244.Flynn Reference and Cross...
$180
1961 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1564/12804 and 1/30+). NGC Census: (446/39240 and 0/5+). CDN: $19 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$432
1961 50c PCGS Proof 65 (FS-803)
$85
1961 50c PCGS Proof 55
$14
1961 50C Double Die Reverse, Die 4 PR61 ANACS. FS-803. NGC Census: (4/6359). PCGS Population (3/8134). Mintage: 3,028,244....
$33
1961 50C PR62 ANACS,... (6 Coins)
$86
1961 50C PR69 NGC. Mintage 3,028,244. ...
$164
1961 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, PR67 PCGS....
$7,800
1961 50C PR68 NGC. Mintage 3,028,244. ...
$61
1961 50C Proof Franklin Half Dollar -- Obverse Struck Thru -- PR66 NGC....
$129
1961 50c NGC Proof 63
$20
1961 50C PR64 NGC. Gold CAC. NGC Census: (449/39284). PCGS Population: (1566/12812). CDN: $19 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64....
$228
1961 50C Doubled Die Reverse PR65 NGC. VP-001,FS-801. NGC Census: (16/63). PCGS Population: (15/44). CDN: $2,000 Whsle. Bid...
$1,920
1961 50C PR62 NGC. Doubled Die Reverse. FS-013. Bill ...
$506
1961 50C PR69 NGC. Mintage 3,028,244. ...
$134
1961 50C Doubled Die Reverse, FS-801, PR67 PCGS. CAC....
$5,040
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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