1960-D Franklin Half Dollar

The 1960-D Franklin Half Dollar had a somewhat large total mintage of over 18 million from the Denver Mint. This coin is found in an abundance, and should be relatively easy to obtain in circulated grades as well as uncirculated Mint State grades. The higher the grade, the harder it can be to find, but the 1960-D Ben Franklin Half Dollar is still relatively affordable even in the Full Bell Line versions, and can be purchased for around $12,000 for the very highest grade.

History of the 1960-D Franklin Half Dollar

The 1960-D Franklin Half Dollar was designed by John R. Sinnock. His designs were inspired by sketches created by John Frederick Lewis. The 1960-D Ben Franklin Half Dollar features the profile of Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin, on the obverse. On the reverse of the coin, there is a large image of the cracked Liberty Bell front and center, with a smaller struck American Bald Eagle that was required by law to be visible on the coin. It is believed that the Full Bell Line versions were a perfect strike and often commanded a higher price.