1951-S Franklin Half Dollar BU

1951-Dated Franklin Silver Half Dollars Struck At The San Francisco Mint

The last half dollar series to be completely struck in highly pure 90% fine silver, the Franklin Half Dollar features one of America’s greatest patriots and the only non-president to be featured on a United States circulating coin—Ben Franklin. It replaced the Walking Liberty Half Dollar series which ended in 1947 and was struck until being unexpectedly ended in 1963 after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy when the U.S. Mint decided to pay tribute to JFK following his assassination.

Fabulous Designs From A Pair Of U.S. Mint Engravers

Here you can secure one of those impressive coins struck in 1951 at the San Francisco Mint, which struck the coin for only five years from 1950 to 1954. The portrait of Ben Franklin design was designed by designed by John R. Sinnock, the U.S. Mint’s 8th Chief Engraver, and represents the first time someone other than a former President adorned the obverse of a U.S. coin in the 20th century. The reverse, designed by Gilroy Roberts, the U.S. Mint’s 9th Chief Engraver, features the Liberty Bell along with a small eagle.

Hurry, Quantities Are Limited!

Your 1951-S Franklin Silver Half Dollar will arrive in sought-after Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition. Because of its historical significance and homage to one of the most well-known figures in American history, the Franklin Half Dollar is one of the most sought-after pieces in numismatics. It’s a no-doubt-about-it “must-have” coin for any collection. Act now because quantities are limited!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• SHORT-LIVED HALF DOLLAR SERIES – The Franklin Half Dollar was issued from only 1948 to 1963, making it one of the shortest-lived series of the 20th century. This coin was struck in 1951 at the San Francisco Mint, which struck the coin only from 1950 to 1954.
• BELOVED COIN DESIGN – With an obverse portrait of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin designed by John R. Sinnock and a Liberty Bell reverse designed by Gilroy Roberts, the eighth and ninth Chief Engravers of the U.S. Mint respectively, the Franklin Half Dollar is an exquisitely designed coin that is popular among collectors.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Franklin Half Dollars were struck in 12.5 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver and measure 30.6 mm in diameter.
• BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 1951-S Franklin Silver Half Dollar will come in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition.
• UNITED STATES LEGAL TENDER – Though they have not been issued in more than half a century, Franklin Half dollars are still accepted as legal tender, though their collector value far exceeds their 50 cents legal-tender denomination!

Franklin Half Dollars are attractive coins gaining in collector popularity thanks to their rich history, silver content, and nice size. Here’s your chance to start or add to your collection with an impressive1951-dated Franklin Silver Half Dollar struck at the San Francisco Mint. Click this historic coin to your cart today!