1960 Franklin Half Dollar Value

The 1960 Franklin Half Dollar, composed of 90% silver, has a base value of approximately $10.23, reflecting its silver content. In Very Fine condition, these coins are valued around $13. Uncirculated examples can command higher prices, with values increasing based on condition and mint mark. For instance, a 1960 Franklin Half Dollar in MS-63 (Mint State) condition is valued at approximately $27.50. Additionally, the 1960 Proof issue, with a mintage of 1,691,602, is valued at around $22.99. Factors such as condition, mint mark, and collector demand significantly influence the 1960 half dollar value.

1960 Franklin Half Dollar

The 1960 Franklin Half Dollar was struck at the Philadelphia Mint with just over 6 million total mintage. The Franklin Half Dollar is popular for the half dollars due to its composition of 90% silver. The majority of the Half Dollars created after these coins had little to no silver in them. The Franklin Half Dollar is a more niche coin series which makes it an accessible and affordable collection for those interested in collecting a small slice of American history.

History of the 1960 Franklin Half Dollar

The 1960 coin is a Franklin Half Dollar semi-key date. This could be due to the low mintage, but all of the higher grade Mint State 1960 Ben Franklin Half Dollar coins are scarce and can be more difficult to find, and cost quite a bit more than some of the others in the series. For lower grades of the 1960 Franklin Half Dollar, they are very affordable and still a quality coin. The coin was designed by John R. Sinnock and the design was inspired by sketches created by John Frederick Lewis.