Franklin Half Dollars were produced from 1948 to 1963, their mintage cut short by 9 years, as coinage to honor President Kennedy was rushed after his assassination in 1963.

GreatCollections has sold 39 of the 1953 Franklin Half Dollar Proof DCAM in the past 15 years, selling at prices from $580 to $35,200, in grades 64 to 68. Of these, 17 were approved by CAC.

The design was made by: John R. Sinnock.

Country:
United States 
Year:
1953 
Denomination:
50c 
PCGS / Industry #:
96694 
 
 
Strike Type:
Proof 
Mint Location:
Philadelphia 
Designer:
John R. Sinnock 
Mintage:
128,800 
 
 
Coin Weight:
12.5 g 
Diameter:
30.6 mm 
Composition:
.900 silver, .100 copper (net weight: .36169 oz. pure silver) 
 
 
 
 



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