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1953 50c PR CAM

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +0.68%
$23.77
1953 50c PR CAM
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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: 6871
Designer: John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer: John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1953
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: 1953
Denomination: 50c
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Mintage: 128,800
Coinage Type: Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years: 1950-1963
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #: 86694
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1953 50c PR CAM
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1953 50c PR CAM
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +0.68%
$23.77
GSID:6871 PCGS:86694 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1953 50c PR CAM
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR68 CAC $3,000 $1,234
PR68 - $2,600 $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 - $1,234 $1,234
PR61 - $1,234 $1,234

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1953 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-66 Cameo (NGC).
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1953 50C PR68 Cameo NGC. CAC. CAC: 64 in 68, 0 finer (6/26). ...
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Sold 7/18/2026
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$149
Sold 7/1/2026
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1953 50C PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
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$427
Sold 6/2/2026
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1953 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-64 (PCGS). OGH Generation 3.1.
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$168
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1953 50C PR63 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (25/1177). PCGS Population: (17/823). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCGS PR...
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$104
Sold 10/4/2016
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1953 50C PR62 Cameo ICG. NGC Census: (3/956). PCGS Population (1/572). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: $8...
1953 50C PR62 Cameo ICG. NGC Census: (3/956). PCGS Population (1/572). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: $8...
$50
Sold 9/27/2009
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1953 50C, CA
$920
Sold 8/8/2001
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1953 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS).
1953 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS).
$264
Sold 12/22/2025
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1953 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-68 Cameo (NGC). CAC.
1953 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-68 Cameo (NGC). CAC.
$2,040
Sold 11/5/2025
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1953 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-65 Cameo (NGC).
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$195
Sold 6/22/2026
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1953 50C PR67 Cameo PCGS. ...
1953 50C PR67 Cameo PCGS. ...
$500
Sold 5/12/2026
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$192
Sold 7/12/2023
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1953 50C PR62 Cameo ANACS. NGC Census: (2/882). PCGS Population (0/479). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: ...
1953 50C PR62 Cameo ANACS. NGC Census: (2/882). PCGS Population (0/479). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in PR62: ...
$109
Sold 5/20/2007
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1953 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder....
1953 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder....
$204
Sold 10/28/2025
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$2,880
Sold 8/29/2025
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$264
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