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1956 proof Franklin half dollar is typically worth between $55 and $300 for common grades, while rare Type 1 or high-grade cameo specimens can sell from $800 to over $1,900 Key Coin Details • Mint: Philadelphia • Total Mintage: 669,384 • Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper • Silver Weight: 0.3617 oz Value by Grade (Type 2 Common Variety) • PR65 to PR67: $55 – $120 • PR68: $125 – $350 • PR69: $400 – $850+ Type 1 vs. Type 2 Varieties Partway through 1956, the mint altered the reverse design. Type 1 (Scarcest): • Features four feathers on the eagle's left wing. It makes up only about 5% of the total mintage. High-grade Type 1 proofs often sell for $1,500 to $2,000 or more. You can inspect official population data on the PCGS CoinFacts platform. Type 2 (Common): Features three feathers left of the perch.