As of May, 2024, a 1961 Half Dollar Doubled Die Reverse in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $500.00 and $17,500.00, 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 $15,000.00 in the 11/18/2020 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, 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: 3,028,244
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Series: Franklin Half Dollars 1950-1963

1961 Half Dollar Doubled Die Reverse (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6817,500.00
MS-67+15,000.00
MS-675,750.00
MS-66+5,300.00
MS-665,000.00
MS-65+3,600.00
MS-653,150.00
MS-64+2,950.00
MS-642,800.00
MS-63+1,700.00
MS-631,250.00
MS-62+750.00
MS-62600.00
MS-61550.00
MS-60500.00

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 State500.0017,500.004,426.67

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 1961 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1961 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)7.0016.0020.00975.00
1961-D Half Dollar (Regular Strike)15.0018.0020.001,750.00
1961 Half Dollar (Proof)11.0012.0014.00575.00
1961 Half Dollar, FBL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A20.0012,000.00
1961-D Half Dollar, FBL (Regular Strike)N/AN/A22.0017,500.00
1961 Half Dollar Doubled Die Reverse, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A500.0023,000.00
1961 Half Dollar DDR FS-801 (Proof)N/AN/A300.0015,000.00
1961 Half Dollar DDR FS-801 (013), CAM (Proof)N/AN/A8,500.0014,500.00
1961 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A17.002,850.00
1961 Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A22.0027,000.00
1961 Half Dollar DDR FS-803 (Proof)N/AN/A20.00250.00
1961 Half Dollar DDR FS-802 (Proof)N/AN/A20.00265.00
1961 Half Dollar FS-802, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A32.00850.00

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.

1961 Half Dollar Doubled Die Reverse (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

$110.00

Lowest Sale Price
$9,775.00

Highest Sale Price
$4,958.93

Average Sale Price
$4,800.00

Most Recent Sale Price
32

Number of Sales
$158,685.80

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6812,925.0015,000.0013,812.50
MS-67+14,687.5014,687.5014,687.50
MS-67110.009,775.004,958.93
MS-66+5,287.505,287.505,287.50
MS-661,610.009,200.003,400.19
MS-6557.203,738.002,004.90
MS-641,380.002,880.002,069.19
PO-11,800.001,800.001,800.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1961 Half Dollar Doubled Die Reverse (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $15,000.00.

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 1961 Half Dollar Doubled Die Reverse (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1961 Half Dollar Doubled Die Reverse (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 65.22% share, followed by Great Collections / Stack's Bowers with 11.96% / 5.43% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1961 Half Dollar Doubled Die Reverse (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-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,920.0008/24/2022
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0006/23/2021
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC2,800.0004/18/2021
MS-68PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions12,925.0002/25/2021
MS-68PCGSStack's Bowers15,000.0011/18/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,800.0010/18/2020
MS-68NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions13,512.5010/08/2020
MS-64PCGSStack's Bowers2,880.0008/11/2020
MS-66PCGSStack's Bowers5,040.0006/23/2020
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,160.0004/26/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions4,320.0004/26/2020
MS-67+PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions14,687.5012/12/2019
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions660.0009/11/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,200.0009/08/2019
MS-67NGCKagin's3,120.0003/08/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,875.0008/02/2017
MS-67NGCStack's Bowers2,820.0008/01/2017
MS-67PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions5,757.5005/18/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,052.5001/04/2017
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,405.0007/07/2016
MS-66PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,820.0006/01/2015
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,112.5004/26/2015
MS-66NGCGreat Collections2,899.6010/12/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections4,785.0009/28/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections5,005.0009/07/2014
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections5,503.3007/27/2014
MS-64NGCGreat Collections1,754.5007/27/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections3,082.2207/06/2014
MS-65NGCGreat Collections2,200.0007/06/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections5,775.0007/06/2014
MS-65PCGSStack's Bowers2,585.0006/28/2014
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions2,291.2504/23/2014
MS-66+PCGSHeritage Auctions5,287.5004/23/2014
MS-65ANACSGreat Collections57.2003/30/2014
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,820.0012/05/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0009/25/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions6,169.0006/05/2013
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions5,581.0004/24/2013
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,880.0004/24/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,525.0003/21/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,581.0003/21/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,290.0003/21/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,581.0002/07/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,468.0002/07/2013
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,055.0002/07/2013
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions2,585.0002/07/2013
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,288.0001/09/2013
MS-67ANACSGreat Collections110.0010/28/2012
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,813.0008/02/2012
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0002/02/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections264.0006/26/2011
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,050.0006/01/2011
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions2,530.0006/01/2011
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions5,980.0001/05/2011
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,840.0001/05/2011
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0008/11/2010
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,888.0007/08/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,220.0002/03/2010
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,185.0002/03/2010
MS-64ANACSHeritage Auctions1,380.0012/03/2009
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions127.0007/29/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0002/01/2009
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0010/01/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0009/01/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8,625.0007/30/2008
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions3,738.0006/26/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0004/01/2008
PO-1PCGSStack's1,800.0002/26/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,600.0001/09/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,610.0011/29/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0011/06/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0011/06/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions2,070.0009/27/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions9,200.0008/08/2007
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions7,475.0005/01/2007
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions9,775.0005/01/2007
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions3,450.0001/01/2007
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions2,473.0004/06/2006
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions2,530.0001/04/2006
MS-66PCGSAmerican Numismatic Rarities2,300.0012/06/2005
MS-65NONESuperior Galleries2,160.0001/11/2005
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions4,025.0011/04/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions2,588.0008/01/2004
MS-67NGCStack's/ANR2,070.0006/23/2004
MS-66ANACSHeritage Auctions2,300.0006/03/2004
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions1,622.0001/07/2004
MS-67PCGSBowers & Merena3,220.0007/30/2003
MS-66NGCBowers & Merena2,070.0007/30/2003
MS-65ANACSHeritage Auctions357.0008/13/2002
MS-66ANACSBowers & Merena1,610.0011/11/1999
MS-65ANACSBowers & Merena1,380.0011/11/1999
MS-66PCGSBowers & Merena1,650.0003/06/1997