1955-P Silver “Bugs Bunny” Franklin Half Dollar BU

My, What Great Big Teeth You Have!

Not only does the 1955-P Silver Franklin Half Dollar have the lowest mintage of the entire series, but it has a unique story as well – during the minting process, the dies were struck together without a blank planchet in between them. This “die clash” resulted in some of the details from the reverse ending up on the obverse, giving Benjamin Franklin a set of what many collectors describe as buck teeth – hence the coin’s nickname: The “Bugs Bunny” Franklin Half Dollar.

Because millions of Franklin Half-dollars have been melted for their 90% silver composition, many of the key dates and varieties can be difficult to find. But you can get your “Buck Tooth Ben” coin in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition. A key coin for any collection, each arrives in an acrylic presentation holder with a Certificate of Authenticity

UNIQUE MINT ERROR – Thanks to a die clash between the obverse die and the reverse die, the impact pressed into the image of Benjamin Franklin near his mouth, gives Ben a set of buck teeth. Today these coins are referred to as “Bugs Bunny” Franklins.

SHORT-LIVED HALF DOLLAR SERIES – The Franklin Half Dollar was issued from 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 – Each Franklin Half Dollar was struck in 12.5 grams of 90% fine silver and measures 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.

BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 1955-P Silver “Bugs Bunny” Franklin Half Dollar will come in original Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition.

KEY-DATE, LOW-MINTAGE COIN – The 1955 Franklin Half Dollar is the lowest mintage coin of the entire series and it was struck only at the Philadelphia Mint.

The Franklin Half Dollar was the first circulation coin in the United States to depict a real historical figure that was not a U.S. President. Don’t miss your chance to get not only a key-date coin from this short-lived groundbreaking series, but the famous “Bugs Bunny” error variety! Add it to your collection today!