1963 (4) Franklin Silver Half Dollars 
- Sold Winning Bid: $33.24
- 10 Bid(s) View Bid History
- High Bidder: Ribstone
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1963 (4) Franklin Silver Half Dollars
In 1948, John R. Sinnock, chief engraver of the Philadelphia Mint, produced a new design for the half dollar, to replace the Liberty Walking motif, which had been in use since 1916. The Franklin half dollar depicts a head and shoulders portrait of Franklin on the obverse, facing right, with LIBERTY above and IN GOD WE TRUST below. The date is to the right. The reverse depicts the Liberty Bell with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above and HALF DOLLAR below. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM is to the left while a small eagle is to the right, fulfilling the requirement of the Coinage Act of 1792 that an eagle appear on the reverse of all silver coins. At the time of issue, the design was criticized by many, perhaps because it is rather plain in comparison to the “classic” Liberty Walking style. However, in recent years Franklin half dollars have emerged as popular pieces, and today are highly desired by numismatists.
- 1963-D
- DESIGNER: John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis
- EDGE: Reeded
- DIAMETER: 30.00 millimeters
- WEIGHT: 12.50 grams
- MINT: Denver
- METAL: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
U.S. MINT SPECIFICATIONS
Denomination: $0.50
Obverse Image: Benjamin Franklin; Leading Author, Politician, Printer, Scientist, Philosopher, Publisher, Inventor, Civic Activist, And Diplomat.
Reverse Image: Liberty Bell With A Small Eagle.
Metal Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Total Weight: 12.5 Grams
Comments: A Small Eagle To The Right Of The Bell Was Necessitated By Law; Ironically, Franklin Himself Had Opposed The Selection Of The Eagle As The US National Symbol, Preferring The Turkey As A "more Noble Bird"
Condition:
As Shown, Actual Photos
Size:
4 Coins
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