1963 Franklin Half Dollar1963 Franklin Half Dollar The 1963 Franklin half dollar was struck in 90% fine silver at the main U. S. Mint in Philadelphia, and was the last year of issue for this half dollar series. After only 16 years of mintage, the Franklin was replaced with the Kennedy half dollar a tribute to President John F. Kennedy who was assassinated in November of 1963. This last year of issue Franklin silver half dollar offers both numismatic and historical

The US Mint manufactured this coin with 1 troy oz of

John Mercanti was the 12th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint and designed the American Silver Eagle Reverse

Grading service varies

Although the coin is more highly valued by investors over its face value due to the metal composition

A "W" mint mark represents the West Point Mint

‘UNITED STATES OF AMERICA’ and ‘1 OZ FINE SILVER~ ONE DOLLAR’ are inscribed on this side along with John Mercanti’s initials

and pushed for this through the design process

It also has a banner secured in its beak that reads the US motto

though only the latter pieces are truly scarce

2021Edge: Reeded

Now you can own an all-mint set of these historic coins in original Mint State condition:

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