Price Guide for 1959 Half Dollar Variants

This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1959 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $12.00 – $1,637.00
    Uncirculated: $10.00 – $5,060.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $12.50 – $121.50
    Uncirculated: $6.50 – $3,499.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $15.00 – $18.00
    Uncirculated: $20.00 – $3,700.00
1959 Half Dollar (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $10.00
    Uncirculated: $8.00 – $978.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $25.00 – $599.00
    Uncirculated: $5.99 – $1,424.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $12.00 – $14.00
    Uncirculated: $17.00 – $750.00
1959-D Half Dollar (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $11.00 – $7,590.00
    Uncirculated: $7.00 – $2,160.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $8.50 – $32.00
    Uncirculated: $10.00 – $850.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $15.00 – $18.00
    Uncirculated: $20.00 – $1,000.00
1959-D Half Dollar, FBL (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $150.00
    Uncirculated: $7.00 – $9,693.75
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $10.00 – $1,076.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $20.00 – $27,500.00
1959 Half Dollar, FBL (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $14.00 – $18,250.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $12.91 – $5,169.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $22.00 – $25,000.00
1959 Half Dollar Bugs Bunny FS-401 (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $74.00 – $168.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $18.50 – $461.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $15.00 – $45.00
    Uncirculated: $50.00 – $600.00
1959 Half Dollar Bugs Bunny FS-401, FBL (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $52.00 – $320.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $100.05 – $2,500.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $75.00 – $4,500.00
1959 Half Dollar DDR FS-801 (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $40.00 – $336.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $25.00 – $463.88
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $19.00 – $20.00
    Uncirculated: $21.00 – $450.00
1959 Half Dollar DDR FS-801, FBL (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $74.00 – $372.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $51.05 – $2,992.49
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $35.00 – $3,150.00
1959 Half Dollar Goiter FS-402 (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $99.00 – $504.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $118.00 – $119.00
    Uncirculated: $63.80 – $789.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $110.00 – $130.00
    Uncirculated: $135.00 – $450.00
1959 Half Dollar Goiter FS-402, FBL (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $192.00 – $646.25
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $75.00 – $1,127.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $210.00 – $650.00
1959 Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $14.00 – $15,862.50
  • eBay
    Circulated: $32.99 – $55.99
    Uncirculated: $18.00 – $2,950.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $18.00 – $12,500.00
1959 Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $9,487.50
    Uncirculated: $1,800.00 – $22,800.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $5,755.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $475.00 – $50,000.00

Design and Specifications of the 1959 Half Dollar

The 1959 Franklin Half Dollar was part of the series that ran from 1948 to 1963. This coin was minted during a period of significant economic growth in the United States, known as the post-war boom. The Franklin Half Dollar design was chosen to honor Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s founding fathers, and his contributions to the nation.

Weight 12.5 grams
Diameter 30.6 mm
Mint Marks D, P (no mint mark)
Composition 90% silver, 10% copper
Obverse Design Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, designed by John R. Sinnock
Reverse Design Liberty Bell, designed by John R. Sinnock

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of 1959 Franklin Half Dollars significantly impacts their value. Circulated examples are common and generally trade for little more than their silver content. However, uncirculated specimens in MS63 and above can command substantial premiums.

For circulation strikes, coins with full bell lines (FBL) on the reverse are highly sought after and can be worth significantly more. The presence of original luster and absence of contact marks are crucial for higher grades.

Philadelphia, No Mint Mark

Mintage: 6,200,000

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation

Preservation Rarity: Scarce in MS65 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, primarily for high-grade specimens

Denver, D

Mintage: 13,053,750

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Widely Circulated

Preservation Rarity: Scarce in MS65 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, higher for well-preserved examples

Philadelphia, No Mint Mark

Mintage: 1,149,291

Rarity Scale: Common for proofs

Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation

Preservation Rarity: Uncommon in PR67 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, higher for cameo and deep cameo examples

Toning can play a significant role in the value of 1959 Franklin Half Dollars. Coins with attractive, natural toning patterns are often more desirable to collectors and can command higher premiums.

For proof issues, cameo and deep cameo contrast between the frosted devices and mirrored fields can significantly increase value. The 1959 proofs were not intentionally made with cameo contrast, making such examples particularly rare and valuable.

While not typically considered a key date, high-grade examples of the 1959 Franklin Half Dollar are becoming increasingly scarce, particularly in grades MS66 and above, which can lead to increased demand and value for well-preserved specimens.

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