USA ½ dollar Franklin 1951
USA, San Francisco
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 199 |
| Mintage | 13,696,000 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 2.15 mm |
| diameter | 30.6 mm |
| weight | 12.5 g |
Obverse:
Great people
Description:
Benjamin Franklin (Founding Father of the United States)
Creators:
John Ray Sinnock (JRS)
IN GOD WE TRUST
JRS
LIBERTY
Reverse:
Liberty
Music
Description:
Liberty Bell (Philadelphia, USA)
Creators:
John Ray Sinnock (JRS)
E PLURIBUS UNUM
HALF DOLLAR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
The typical 1951-S half dollar is quite poorly struck from severely overused dies. This may be said of most San Francisco Mint coins made during the 1940s-50s, and the problem grew progressively starting with this date and became extreme during the final year or two of production there. 1951-S halves often have very pleasing luster as a consequence of their worn dies, and such surfaces are also more resistant to contact marks. Gems grading as high as MS-66 are not difficult to locate, but precious few of these will be certified as having FBL. Collectible varieties for 1951-S include a repunched mintmark and a doubled-die reverse, both featured within the Cherrypickers' Guide.Read More
