1954-S Franklin Half Dollar NGC/PCGS MS65

Beautiful 1954 Franklin Half Dollars From The San Francisco Mint

In the fall of 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. In response, the United States Mint planned to temporarily cease production of the Franklin Half Dollar then in circulation for a one-year-only Commemorative Kennedy Half Dollar. But when the new coin proved to be incredibly popular with the public, the Mint decided to shelve the Franklin Half Dollar permanently.

America's Last Circulating Silver Series

Thus, the Benjamin Franklin Half Dollar–the first United States coin struck for circulation to feature a historical figure other than a president–became incredibly short lived. Minted only from 1948 to 1963, anyone under the age of 60 probably has never even seen one of these wonderful coins. Today, the Franklin Half Dollar is incredibly popular among collectors not just for its short lifespan, but also for its exquisite designs. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin as designed by John R. Sinnock, the eighth Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint. On the coin's reverse you'll find the image of the Liberty Bell brought to life by the design of Gilroy Roberts, the ninth Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint.

Add This Franklin Half Dollar To Your Collection

Here you can secure a vintage 1954 "Franklin" struck at the San Francisco Mint that has been certified, graded, and encapsulated by either the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) or the Professional Coin Grading Serv ice (PCGS) as being in beautiful Gem Uncirculated Mint State-65 (MS65) condition with terrific eye appeal and lots original mint luster. This coin truly marks the end of an era. Out of issue for more than 60 years, the Franklin Half Dollar was America's last series of circulating coins struck entirely in highly pure 90% fine silver. Begin a new era in your collection and secure this key-date 1954-S Franklin Half Dollar today! Grading service varies

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.
• BELOVED COIN DESIGNS – 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 – This last-year-of-issue 1963 Franklin Half Dollar was Struck at the San Francisco Mint in 12.5 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver and measure 30.6 mm in diameter.
• 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.
• STRUCK AT THE SAN FRANCISCO MINT – The San Francisco Mint struck Franklin Half Dollars from 1949 to 1954, identifiable by the "S" mint mark, and these coins are known for their scarcity and are highly sought after by collectors.
• GEM UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 1954-S Silver Franklin Half Dollar has been graded by either the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) or the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) in Gem Uncirculated Mint State-65 (MS65) condition. Grading service varies.

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 own a key-date Franklin. Click one to your cart today!