1953 Franklin Silver Half Dollar
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1953 Franklin Silver Half Dollar
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Brand: US Mint
1953 Philadelphia Franklin Silver Half Dollar $0.50 US Mint Vintage Circulated Coin
Secure a classic piece of mid-century Americana with this authentic 1953 Franklin Silver Half Dollar. Struck at the main United States Mint in Philadelphia, this 90% fine silver coin entered American commerce during the post-WWII economic boom, an era defined by retro diners, drive-ins, and iconic classic cars. This raw, vintage piece showcases honest wear from its travels through mid-20th-century daily life, carrying a subtle original gray patina that tells its own unique historical story. Featuring John R. Sinnock’s timeless profile of founding father Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the historic Liberty Bell on the reverse, this design broke tradition by replacing the typical Lady Liberty imagery with a historical figure. Perfect for silver stackers, history buffs, or coin collectors building out an affordable set of classic US coinage, this beautiful vintage asset adds undeniable nostalgic and physical silver value to any collection hosted on Gold & Silver Assay.
Country: United States
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Denomination: $0.50 USD
Mintage: 2,668,120
Weight: Piece Weight: 12.50 grams / 0.4409 oz / 0.4019 Troy oz | Silver Weight: 11.25 grams / 0.3968 oz / 0.3617 Troy oz
Dimensions: Diameter: 30.6 mm, Thickness: 1.8 mm
Lettering and Edging: Obverse: LIBERTY / IN GOD WE TRUST / 1953 | Reverse: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM / HALF DOLLAR | Edge: Reeded
Strike Type: Business Strike
Variety: Regular Strike (No Mint Mark)
Coin Designer and Design: John R. Sinnock; Right-facing bust of Benjamin Franklin (Obverse) / The iconic cracked Liberty Bell with a tiny symbolic eagle to its right (Reverse)
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Denomination: $0.50 USD
Mintage: 2,668,120
Weight: Piece Weight: 12.50 grams / 0.4409 oz / 0.4019 Troy oz | Silver Weight: 11.25 grams / 0.3968 oz / 0.3617 Troy oz
Dimensions: Diameter: 30.6 mm, Thickness: 1.8 mm
Lettering and Edging: Obverse: LIBERTY / IN GOD WE TRUST / 1953 | Reverse: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / E PLURIBUS UNUM / HALF DOLLAR | Edge: Reeded
Strike Type: Business Strike
Variety: Regular Strike (No Mint Mark)
Coin Designer and Design: John R. Sinnock; Right-facing bust of Benjamin Franklin (Obverse) / The iconic cracked Liberty Bell with a tiny symbolic eagle to its right (Reverse)
Condition - Circulated, Fine to Very Fine (F/VF) condition displaying uniform, honest surface wear across Benjamin Franklin’s shoulder line and the structural lines of the Liberty Bell, complete with natural gray silver oxidation tones and mild contact marks consistent with vintage wallet and register wear - See Pictures
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