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The Proof Franklin Half Dollar is a beautiful example of mid-century proof coins from the United States Mint. This 1951 Proof Franklin Half Dollar includes a Green Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC) designation verifying the NGC’s PF68 certification for this beautiful specimen. This coin boasts razor-sharp design elements with a deeply-mirrored background that brilliantly contrasts with the satin-frosted portrait and inscriptions. Right now, the 1951 Proof Franklin Half Dollar in PF68 condition is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1951 Proof Franklin Half Dollar is a PF68 specimen that exhibits full, original mint luster with a maximum of four light, scattered contact marks possible. None of these flaws appear in the primary focal fields. This specific coin is one of just 80 specimens from the overall mintage of 57,500 coins in 1951 to earn a PF68 grade, with only one coin from this year earning a higher grade. The Green CAC sticker backs the accuracy of the NGC’s PF68 grade for this coin.
The Franklin Half Dollar holds a distinctive place in the broader history of the Half Dollar Series. It is among the shortest-running designs for this denomination, struck between 1948 and 1963. It followed the long-running Walking Liberty Half Dollar, produced from 1916 to 1947, and was succeeded by the Kennedy Half Dollar, first issued in 1964 and still in use today.
The obverse of the 1951 Proof Franklin Half Dollar features a right-facing portrait of Benjamin Franklin, one of the most prominent figures among the Founding Fathers of the United States. Recognized as one of the nation’s earliest international diplomats, Franklin is depicted in a design created by John R. Sinnock, who served as the 8th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint. The inscriptions LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST appear in the background field, along with the coin’s date mark.
On the reverse of the 1951 Proof Franklin Half Dollar, the design centers on the Liberty Bell, a historic American symbol located at Independence Hall. To the right of the bell, a small heraldic eagle is included in the design. The original concept for this reverse was also developed by John R. Sinnock, though he passed away before it entered production. The design was later completed by Gilroy Roberts, who became the 9th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint.
If you have any questions about 90% silver, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service can assist you at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
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The Proof Franklin Half Dollar is a beautiful example of mid-century proof coins from the United States Mint. This 1951 Proof Franklin Half Dollar includes a Green Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC) designation verifying the NGC’s PF68 certification for this beautiful specimen. This coin boasts razor-sharp design elements with a deeply-mirrored background that brilliantly contrasts with the satin-frosted portrait and inscriptions. Right now, the 1951 Proof Franklin Half Dollar in PF68 condition is available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1951 Proof Franklin Half Dollar is a PF68 specimen that exhibits full, original mint luster with a maximum of four light, scattered contact marks possible. None of these flaws appear in the primary focal fields. This specific coin is one of just 80 specimens from the overall mintage of 57,500 coins in 1951 to earn a PF68 grade, with only one coin from this year earning a higher grade. The Green CAC sticker backs the accuracy of the NGC’s PF68 grade for this coin.
The Franklin Half Dollar holds a distinctive place in the broader history of the Half Dollar Series. It is among the shortest-running designs for this denomination, struck between 1948 and 1963. It followed the long-running Walking Liberty Half Dollar, produced from 1916 to 1947, and was succeeded by the Kennedy Half Dollar, first issued in 1964 and still in use today.
The obverse of the 1951 Proof Franklin Half Dollar features a right-facing portrait of Benjamin Franklin, one of the most prominent figures among the Founding Fathers of the United States. Recognized as one of the nation’s earliest international diplomats, Franklin is depicted in a design created by John R. Sinnock, who served as the 8th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint. The inscriptions LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST appear in the background field, along with the coin’s date mark.
On the reverse of the 1951 Proof Franklin Half Dollar, the design centers on the Liberty Bell, a historic American symbol located at Independence Hall. To the right of the bell, a small heraldic eagle is included in the design. The original concept for this reverse was also developed by John R. Sinnock, though he passed away before it entered production. The design was later completed by Gilroy Roberts, who became the 9th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint.
If you have any questions about 90% silver, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service can assist you at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
