1956 50C Type 2 (Proof)

Series: Franklin Half Dollars 1950-1963

PCGS PR68

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PCGS PR68

PCGS #:: 6697

Designer:: John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis

Edge:: Reeded

Diameter:: 30.00 millimeters

Weight:: 12.50 grams

Mintage:: 669,384

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

Auction Record:: $2,500 • PR69 • 04-05-2020 • eBay

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	367,000	R-1.7	9 / 16	9 / 16
60 or Better	367,000	R-1.7	15 / 16	15 / 16
65 or Better	110,000	R-1.9	15 / 16	15 / 16

Survival Estimate
All Grades	367,000
60 or Better	367,000
65 or Better	110,000

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-1.7
60 or Better	R-1.7
65 or Better	R-1.9

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	9 / 16
60 or Better	15 / 16
65 or Better	15 / 16

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	9 / 16
60 or Better	15 / 16
65 or Better	15 / 16

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#1 PR69 PCGS grade

Jaime Hernandez:

In 1956 the Mint struck two different Types of Proof Franklin Half varieties. The 1956 Proof Type 1 lacked details on the eagles chest and the design shows four feathers on each side of the eagles' wings. The Mint then modified the reverse to a new Type 2 design. The 1956 Type 2 design will show three feathers on each side of the eagles' wings. The neck and feathers will also be much sharper compared to the Type 1.

The 1956 Type 2 reverse was used on most proof coins for that year. Therefore, the 1956 Type 1 is the most common variety from the two different reverses.