1963 Franklin Half Dollar

The 1963 Franklin Half Dollar struck over 22 million coins at the Philadelphia Mint. The 1963 Ben Franklin Half Dollar is considered a key date in the series when in the highest grades, and can command a high price for those pristine coins. The Franklin Half Dollar was designed by John R. Sinnock, depicting the profile of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the cracked Liberty Bell on the reverse alongside a smaller image of the American Bald Eagle, which was a requirement by law for Franklin Half Dollars to have the eagle on it somewhere. 

 

History of the 1963 Franklin Half Dollar

The 1963 Franklin Half Dollar is very easy to find in circulated grades. Due to its commonness, it is more accessible and affordable than some of the other coins in the Franklin Half Dollar series. As this coin moves up into higher Mint State grades, it becomes more scarce. It is believed that in some of the highest uncirculated grades, the 1963 Franklin Half Dollar has very few known coins available and can bring a lot of value to a Franklin Half Dollar collection.

 

1963 Franklin Half Dollar Value

The 1963 Franklin Half Dollar value ranges from less than twenty dollars to upwards of around $85,000. This is a huge jump in price, but it is typically easy to find in lower Mint State grades for very affordable prices. The Franklin Half Dollars are an accessible series, but still valuable and popular considering they are 90% silver. The series ended abruptly with the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and represent an important part of American history. 

 

Type of coin: Half Dollar

Year: 1963 Franklin Half Dollar

Franklin Half Dollar Mint Mark: Philadelphia

Total mintage: 22,164,000

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