{"product_id":"franklin-half-dollar-proofs","title":"Franklin Half Dollar - Proof Coins - Specific Dates Available","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFranklin Half Dollar Proof – 1960–1963 – 90% Silver\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a brilliant example of one of America’s classic silver half dollars to your collection with a \u003cstrong\u003eProof Franklin Half Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e, available in dates \u003cstrong\u003e1960, 1961, 1962, and 1963\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Franklin Half Dollar was issued from 1948 through 1963 and features \u003cstrong\u003eBenjamin Franklin\u003c\/strong\u003e on the obverse and the \u003cstrong\u003eLiberty Bell\u003c\/strong\u003e on the reverse. Designed by John R. Sinnock, the series enjoyed a relatively short 16-year run before being replaced by the Kennedy Half Dollar in 1964.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike regular circulation strikes, Proof Franklin Half Dollars were \u003cstrong\u003especially produced by the Philadelphia Mint for collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their carefully prepared dies and planchets produced sharp details and highly reflective, mirror-like fields. Individual coins may also exhibit varying degrees of attractive \u003cstrong\u003eCameo contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e, with frosted design elements standing out against mirrored fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Proof Dates \u0026amp; Mintages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1960 – 1,691,602 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1961 – 3,028,244 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1962 – 3,218,019 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1963 – 3,075,645 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoin Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 Cents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90% Silver, 10% Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.50 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActual Silver Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.3617 troy oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philadelphia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner:\u003c\/strong\u003e John R. Sinnock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDates Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1960, 1961, 1962 \u0026amp; 1963\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese late-date Franklin proofs combine \u003cstrong\u003e90% U.S. silver, classic American coinage, and the beautiful mirrored finish of a collector-issued Proof\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003e1960 has the lowest Proof mintage of the four available years\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the \u003cstrong\u003e1963 carries additional historical significance as the final year of the Franklin Half Dollar series\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Photographs are of previous inventory items and will likely not be the item(s) you receive. Coins may exhibit natural toning, spotting, haze, contact marks, or other characteristics consistent with their age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStack Sensibly, Collect Creatively!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stackers Paradise","offers":[{"title":"1960","offer_id":56072007286857,"sku":null,"price":31.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1961","offer_id":56072007319625,"sku":null,"price":31.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1962","offer_id":56072007352393,"sku":null,"price":31.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1963","offer_id":56072043855945,"sku":null,"price":31.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/0279\/4825\/files\/franklinproofcoins.png?v=1788992555","url":"https:\/\/stackers-paradise.com\/products\/franklin-half-dollar-proofs","provider":"Stackers Paradise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}