Fifty Cents ($0.50)

Franklin Half Dollar

United States · 1953

The obverse features a profile portrait of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin facing right, with the inscriptions 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the year '1953'.

Country: United States
Year: 1953
Denomination: Fifty Cents ($0.50)
Metal: 90% silver, 10% copper

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Overview

The obverse features a profile portrait of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin facing right, with the inscriptions 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the year '1953'.

Historical significance

The Franklin Half Dollar was minted between 1948 and 1963. It was significant as the first US coin to feature a person other than a President or a personified figure like Liberty. It was replaced in 1964 by the Kennedy Half Dollar following the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

Estimated value

$10.00 - $15.00 USD (heavily dependent on silver bullion spot prices and condition)

Care & preservation

Avoid cleaning the coin with chemicals or abrasive materials as this can damage the numismatic value. Store in a cool, dry place inside an archival-safe flip or capsule to prevent further oxidation and physical wear.

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