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1956 50c Type 1, FS-901 PR CAM

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +0.49%
$20.86
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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: 374693
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
Variety 2: FS-901
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 #: 510120
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1956 50c Type 1, FS-901 PR CAM
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1956 50c Type 1, FS-901 PR CAM
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +0.49%
$20.86
GSID:374693 PCGS:510120 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR69 CAC $4,950 $1,234
PR69 - $4,100 $1,234
PR68 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR68 - $1,234 $1,234
PR67 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR67 - $1,234 $1,234
PR66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR66 - $1,234 $1,234
PR65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR65 - $1,234 $1,234
PR64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR64 - $1,234 $1,234
PR63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR63 - $1,234 $1,234
PR62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR62 - $1,234 $1,234
PR61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR61 - $1,234 $1,234
PR60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR60 - $1,234 $1,234

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