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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:
6885
Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Designer:
John R. Sinnock
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1957
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:
1957
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
1,247,952
Coinage Type:
Franklin half dollar
Coinage Years:
1950-1963
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6698
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Coin Value History
1957 50c PR
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1957 50c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$310.00 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $260.00 | $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 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR [Type]
![Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/156xxx/a7959044-0cf7-4a71-aa25-6becdf358def.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $25 – $180
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR CAM [Type]
![Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR CAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/210xxx/2bef11f4-1c08-4045-ad4c-0b96aa2081ef.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $28 – $430
Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR DCAM [Type]
![Franklin Half Dollar 50c 1950-1963 PR DCAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/159xxx/2a77c295-6e42-46fb-839d-8b15f77a4462.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $30 – $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: $29 – $2,880
1955 50c PR
Worth: $26 – $336
1956 50c Type 1 PR
Worth: $30 – $1,560
1956 50c Type 2 PR
Worth: $28 – $650
1958 50c PR
Worth: $29 – $420
1959 50c PR
Worth: $25 – $403
1960 50c PR
Worth: $25 – $312
1961 50c PR
Worth: $25 – $200
1957 50C PR68 NGC. CDN: $45.49 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 1,247,952. ...
$69
1957 50C PR69 PCGS. PCGS Population: 13 in 69, 0 finer (3/26). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR69. Mintage 1,247,952. ...
$244
1957 50C PR67? NGC. CDN: $52.82 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 1,247,952. ...
$74
1957 50C PR66 PCGS. Gold CAC. PCGS Population: (3414/2933). NGC Census: (3306/28881). CDN: $25 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66...
$264
Lot of Proof Franklin Half Dollars NGC (10 Coins)
$220
1957 50c PCGS Proof 65
$30
1957 50c PCGS Proof 63
$14
1957 50C PR68 NGC. CDN: $57.12 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR68. Mintage 1,247,952. ...
$74
1957 50C PR69 PCGS. PCGS Population: 13 in 69, 0 finer (3/26). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR69. Mintage 1,247,952. ...
$245
1957 50C PR67 NGC. CDN: $51.70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR67. Mintage 1,247,952. ...
$109
Lot of Proof Franklin Half Dollars NGC (20 Coins)
$418
1957 50c NGC Proof 64
$30
1957 50c PCGS Proof 65
$30
1957 PR 63 PCGS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (...
$13
1957 Franklin Half Dollar. FS-801. Tripled Die Obverse. Proof-68 (NGC).
$671
1957 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-69 * (NGC).
$780
1957 50C PR67 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. Mintage 1,247,952....
$149
1957 50C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3311/2854). NGC Census: (3165/25830). CDN: $25 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage ...
$312
1957 50c PCGS Proof 64
$35
1957 50C PR65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (1843/4430). NGC Census: (467/7642). Mintage: 1,247,952. Numismedia Wsl. Price for...
$47
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