USA ½ dollar Franklin 1958
USA, Denver
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 199 |
| Mintage | 23,962,412 |
| 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
A generous mintage and the widespread practice by collectors and speculator of saving uncirculated rolls has resulted in a very common issue that is readily available through the grade of MS-66. There are enough MS-67 coins to satisfy the most advanced collectors, and a fair percentage of these have been certified as FBL. Quite a few of the higher graded survivors reveal colorful toning from the U. S. Mint's Uncirculated Sets that were rich in sulfurous paper. Despite the great number of dies needed for such a large production, just a single variety is known. A fairly minor repunched mintmark may be found with diligent searching.Read More
