As of May, 2024, a 1956 Half Dollar Type 1, CAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $115.00 and $9,750.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $6,900.00 in the 01/09/2008 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

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
Series: Franklin Half Dollars 1950-1963

1956 Half Dollar Type 1, Cam (Proof) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-699,750.00
MS-68+6,500.00
MS-682,700.00
MS-67+1,050.00
MS-67900.00
MS-66+550.00
MS-66450.00
MS-65+280.00
MS-65240.00
MS-64+225.00
MS-64210.00
MS-63+200.00
MS-63185.00
MS-62+155.00
MS-62140.00
MS-61125.00
MS-60115.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State115.009,750.001,398.53

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1956 Franklin Half Dollar. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1956 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)15.0018.0020.001,700.00
1956 Half Dollar Type 1 (Proof)18.0030.0037.002,850.00
1956 Half Dollar Type 2 (Proof)14.0020.0022.00800.00
1956 Half Dollar “Bugs Bunny” FS-401, FBL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A150.005,500.00
1956 Half Dollar, FBL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A23.008,000.00
1956 Half Dollar “Bugs Bunny” FS-401 (Regular Strike)15.0017.0020.00425.00
1956 Half Dollar Type 1, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A120.0022,000.00
1956 Half Dollar Type 2, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A23.00775.00
1956 Half Dollar Type 2, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A30.001,800.00
1956 Half Dollar Type 2, DDO FS-101 (Proof)N/AN/A21.00425.00
1956 Half Dollar Type 2, DDO FS-101, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A50.00900.00
1956 Half Dollar Type 2, DDR FS-801 (Proof)N/AN/A100.001,100.00
1956 Half Dollar Type 2, DDR FS-801, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A125.001,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1956 Half Dollar Type 1, Cam (Proof) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$161.00

Lowest Sale Price
$6,900.00

Highest Sale Price
$1,978.86

Average Sale Price
$1,320.00

Most Recent Sale Price
83

Number of Sales
$164,245.01

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-692,115.004,994.003,439.61
MS-68+1,920.006,462.503,727.08
MS-68161.006,900.001,978.86
MS-67+805.00805.00805.00
MS-67157.001,175.00569.18
MS-66127.00317.25242.27
MS-65173.00173.00173.00
MS-64173.00253.00218.88
PO-11,880.001,880.001,880.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1956 Half Dollar Type 1, CAM (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-69. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $6,900.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1956 Half Dollar Type 1, CAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1956 Half Dollar Type 1, CAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 69.51% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / David Lawrence RC with 7.93% / 7.32% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1956 Half Dollar Type 1, CAM (Proof) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,320.0001/14/2024
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,440.0005/24/2023
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions264.0005/10/2023
MS-68+NGCHeritage Auctions3,240.0001/15/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions660.0010/19/2022
MS-68+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,160.0005/08/2022
MS-68+NGCStack's Bowers1,920.0004/13/2022
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0002/27/2022
MS-68PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,233.7512/16/2021
MS-68PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,410.0012/16/2021
MS-68PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions1,586.2510/28/2021
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,980.0010/10/2021
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions660.0007/14/2021
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,500.0006/27/2021
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers2,160.0006/16/2021
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,680.0003/24/2021
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions3,600.0001/24/2021
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions2,040.0001/24/2021
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0010/18/2020
MS-69NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,582.5008/27/2020
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions504.0008/12/2020
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers2,400.0008/11/2020
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,860.0008/09/2020
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC3,100.0008/02/2020
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,550.0005/17/2020
MS-69NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions4,700.0005/14/2020
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC2,750.0005/03/2020
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,170.0004/26/2020
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0012/07/2019
MS-68PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,405.0010/24/2019
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0007/14/2019
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,680.0007/14/2019
MS-68+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions6,462.5005/16/2019
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,800.0004/28/2019
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,040.0001/14/2019
MS-67+PCGSScotsman805.0011/02/2018
MS-68+NGCHeritage Auctions2,760.0008/19/2018
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,520.0008/19/2018
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,240.0004/29/2018
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions2,220.0004/29/2018
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions3,602.4004/29/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions720.0004/29/2018
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,640.0003/29/2018
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers2,640.0003/21/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions630.0003/13/2018
MS-67NGCKagin's432.0003/08/2018
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,140.0001/16/2018
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,499.6001/03/2018
MS-68PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,115.0010/26/2017
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers851.8808/01/2017
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers2,115.0008/01/2017
MS-69NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,585.0007/13/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0006/08/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,055.0004/26/2017
MS-68+NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0004/04/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0001/04/2017
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0001/04/2017
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions258.5001/03/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions705.0011/22/2016
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions317.2509/25/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5009/07/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,350.0008/10/2016
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC235.0007/11/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5007/07/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,997.5007/07/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0007/07/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,232.5006/08/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0006/08/2016
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers940.0003/30/2016
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,116.2503/30/2016
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers822.5003/30/2016
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers940.0003/30/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0001/06/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions1,175.0001/06/2016
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions2,820.0001/06/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions998.7506/07/2015
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections742.5012/21/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7511/06/2014
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions763.7510/08/2014
MS-68PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,585.0009/01/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections1,881.1308/24/2014
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions193.8806/23/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections639.4206/15/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections553.2906/01/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections607.2005/11/2014
MS-68NGCGreat Collections2,035.0003/30/2014
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers734.3803/27/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections214.5003/02/2014
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers317.2502/04/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections732.6012/22/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections703.0012/08/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections647.0010/06/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,233.0009/25/2013
MS-67NGCDavid Lawrence RC295.0009/15/2013
PO-1PCGSStack's Bowers1,880.0007/27/2013
MS-67NGCGreat Collections157.0006/23/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions647.0006/05/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0004/24/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions881.0003/21/2013
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0003/21/2013
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions4,994.0002/07/2013
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,998.0002/07/2013
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,525.0001/09/2013
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0001/09/2013
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions2,115.0001/09/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions764.0001/09/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions529.0008/02/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions646.0008/02/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections248.0006/10/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,725.0005/30/2012
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions2,990.0002/02/2012
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,265.0010/13/2011
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,380.0003/17/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0010/27/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,265.0009/22/2010
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0008/11/2010
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0008/11/2010
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC489.0004/15/2010
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions2,530.0003/24/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions920.0001/06/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,380.0012/03/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions219.0005/20/2009
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0003/25/2009
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions299.0003/01/2009
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0002/18/2009
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0012/04/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions299.0011/19/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions389.0008/11/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions805.0008/06/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions1,955.0007/02/2008
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions253.0007/02/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions748.0006/26/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0006/26/2008
MS-65PCGSDavid Lawrence RC173.0003/20/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC518.0003/13/2008
MS-68NGCStack's541.0002/26/2008
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC518.0002/18/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0001/09/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions6,900.0001/09/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions834.0012/24/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions880.0008/15/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions253.0007/16/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0007/12/2007
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions127.0004/18/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0004/09/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,680.0001/01/2007
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0011/29/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions805.0011/06/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions805.0010/24/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions920.0007/12/2006
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,035.0005/03/2006
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions403.0005/01/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0005/01/2006
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC909.0004/24/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0004/11/2006
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0003/06/2006
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC161.0011/14/2005
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions1,150.0007/27/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions230.0001/17/2005
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions311.0010/13/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions201.0009/13/2004
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions414.0007/20/2004
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions242.0009/22/2003
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions196.0001/13/2003