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1956 50c Type 2, DDO, FS-101 PR

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Melt Value (Silver): 0.3617 oz +1.56%
$23.37
1956 50c Type 2, DDO, FS-101 PR
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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: 226447
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: DDO, FS-101
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 #: 402546
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