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The United States Mint introduced the Franklin Half Dollar in 1948, ending the long-running Walking Liberty Half Dollar series that had been used in circulation since 1916. This new design was created to honor Benjamin Franklin, one of the key figures in the founding of the United States. It also holds a special place in U.S. coin history as the first regular-issue coin to feature a non-president on the obverse. This 1956 Franklin Half Dollar has proof-like visuals with PF68 certification and visually brilliant appeal. Now, the 1956 Franklin Half Dollar is available online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1956 Franklin Half Dollar has a stunning PF68 certification with proof visuals. The obverse has blast-white silver with bright, frosted luster. The reverse includes an equally brilliant surface with a frosted sheen. PF68 coins have a beautiful, sharp strike and full, original luster. The coin has no more than four light, scattered marks with no visible hairlines.
The obverse of the 1956 Franklin Half Dollar showcases a right-facing portrait of Benjamin Franklin. This profile was modeled after a bust created by French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon. Franklin is presented without any headwear, which was an uncommon design choice for American coinage at the time. The word “LIBERTY” is placed along the left side of the coin in an arcing arrangement, while the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” appears to the right of Franklin’s portrait in smaller lettering.
On the reverse of the 1956 Franklin Half Dollar, the Liberty Bell takes center stage as the primary design element. The bell is one of the nation’s most recognizable symbols of independence and is displayed prominently in the middle of the coin. A small eagle appears to the right of the Liberty Bell, included to satisfy legal requirements that half dollar coins include an eagle. The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “HALF DOLLAR” are curved around the top and bottom edges, while “E PLURIBUS UNUM” is located above the bell.
The 1956 Franklin Half Dollar experienced robust production, with the Philadelphia mint striking approximately 4.7 million pieces and no production from Denver or San Francisco that year. This single-mint year makes the 1956 somewhat distinctive in the Franklin series, as most years featured multiple mint production. The relatively lower mintage compared to surrounding years makes the 1956 modestly scarce in relation to other Philadelphia issues from the 1950s. Collectors particularly prize specimens with strong strikes showing complete bell lines, as many 1956 examples exhibit weakness in this critical area of the design.
JM Bullion customer service is available to help you buy 90% silver at 800-276-6508. Alternatively, you can connect with us online through our web chat and email address.
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The United States Mint introduced the Franklin Half Dollar in 1948, ending the long-running Walking Liberty Half Dollar series that had been used in circulation since 1916. This new design was created to honor Benjamin Franklin, one of the key figures in the founding of the United States. It also holds a special place in U.S. coin history as the first regular-issue coin to feature a non-president on the obverse. This 1956 Franklin Half Dollar has proof-like visuals with PF68 certification and visually brilliant appeal. Now, the 1956 Franklin Half Dollar is available online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This 1956 Franklin Half Dollar has a stunning PF68 certification with proof visuals. The obverse has blast-white silver with bright, frosted luster. The reverse includes an equally brilliant surface with a frosted sheen. PF68 coins have a beautiful, sharp strike and full, original luster. The coin has no more than four light, scattered marks with no visible hairlines.
The obverse of the 1956 Franklin Half Dollar showcases a right-facing portrait of Benjamin Franklin. This profile was modeled after a bust created by French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon. Franklin is presented without any headwear, which was an uncommon design choice for American coinage at the time. The word “LIBERTY” is placed along the left side of the coin in an arcing arrangement, while the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” appears to the right of Franklin’s portrait in smaller lettering.
On the reverse of the 1956 Franklin Half Dollar, the Liberty Bell takes center stage as the primary design element. The bell is one of the nation’s most recognizable symbols of independence and is displayed prominently in the middle of the coin. A small eagle appears to the right of the Liberty Bell, included to satisfy legal requirements that half dollar coins include an eagle. The inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “HALF DOLLAR” are curved around the top and bottom edges, while “E PLURIBUS UNUM” is located above the bell.
The 1956 Franklin Half Dollar experienced robust production, with the Philadelphia mint striking approximately 4.7 million pieces and no production from Denver or San Francisco that year. This single-mint year makes the 1956 somewhat distinctive in the Franklin series, as most years featured multiple mint production. The relatively lower mintage compared to surrounding years makes the 1956 modestly scarce in relation to other Philadelphia issues from the 1950s. Collectors particularly prize specimens with strong strikes showing complete bell lines, as many 1956 examples exhibit weakness in this critical area of the design.
JM Bullion customer service is available to help you buy 90% silver at 800-276-6508. Alternatively, you can connect with us online through our web chat and email address.
