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.
1960 Franklin Half Dollar Value
The 1960 Franklin Half Dollar value ranges from less than twenty dollars to upwards of the tens of thousands depending on the grade. Coins that are higher grades and also the Full Bell Line version can drive the price up a bit for this particular coin in the series. The 1960 Franklin Half Dollar is a beautiful coin that would make a valuable addition to any Franklin Half Dollar series collection.
Type of coin: Half Dollar
Year: 1960 Franklin Half Dollar
Franklin Half Dollar Mint Mark: Philadelphia
Total mintage: 6,024,000
Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Face value: 50 cents
Weight: 12.50 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: John R. Sinnock and John Frederick Lewis
Diameter: 30.00 millimeters