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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:
226449
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 2
Variety 2:
DDR, FS-802
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 #:
510536
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Coin Value History
1956 50c Type 2, DDR, FS-802 PR
Value By Grade
1956 50c Type 2, DDR, FS-802 PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 | - | $850.00 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $325.00 | $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 Franklin Half Dollar. Type II Reverse. FS-802. Doubled Die Reverse. Proof-66 (ANACS).
$72
1956 50C Type Two, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802, PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population: (80/17 and 3/1+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). ...
$129
1956 50c PCGS/CAC Proof 68 (Type 2 DDR FS-802)
$365
1956 50C Type Two, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802, PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/150). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 669,384. ...
$45
1956 50C Type Two, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802, PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (68/89). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 669,384. ...
$186
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. Type II Reverse. FS-802. Doubled Die Reverse. Proof-67 (PCGS).
$258
1956 50C Type Two, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802, PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/150). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 669,384. ...
$49
1956 50C Type Two, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802, PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (68/89). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 669,384. ...
$84
1956 50C Type Two, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802, PR67 PCGS. PCGS Population (10/5). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage: 669,384. ...
$282
1956 50C Type Two, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802, PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/150). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 669,384. ...
$51
1956 50C Type Two, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802, PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (68/89). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 669,384. ...
$192
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. Type II Reverse. FS-802. Doubled Die Reverse. Proof-67 (PCGS).
$138
1956 50C Type Two, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802, PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: (13/123). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 669,384. ...
$104
1956 50C Type Two, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802, PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/86). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 669,384. ...
$132
1956 Franklin Half Dollar. Type II Reverse. FS-802. Doubled Die Reverse. Proof-67 (PCGS).
$278
1956 50C Type Two, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802, PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/86). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 669,384. ...
$144
1956 50C Type Two, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802, PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/84). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 669,384. ...
$84
1956 50C Type Two, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802, PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/83). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 669,384. ...
$89
1956 50C Type Two, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802, PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/83). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 669,384. ...
$99
1956 50C Type Two, Doubled Die Reverse, FS-802, PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (67/83). NGC Census: (0/0). Mintage 669,384. ...
$126
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR [Type]
Worth: $23 – $180
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR CAM [Type]
Worth: $26 – $430
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR DCAM [Type]
Worth: $28 – $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: $27 – $2,880
1955 50c PR
Worth: $24 – $336
1956 50c Type 1 PR
Worth: $28 – $1,560
1956 50c Type 2 PR
Worth: $26 – $650
1957 50c PR
Worth: $24 – $240
1958 50c PR
Worth: $27 – $420
1959 50c PR
Worth: $23 – $403
1960 50c PR
Worth: $23 – $312
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