1953 Franklin Half Dollar 50C PCGS MS65- Trader Bea Label

Coin Highlights Issuer: United States of America Date: 1953 Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark) Denomination: 50 Cents Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper Weight: 12.5 g Diameter: 30.6 mm Grade: PCGS MS65 (Gem Uncirculated) Obverse Design: Bust of Benjamin Franklin, designed by John R. Sinnock, with LIBERTY above and IN GOD WE TRUST below. Reverse Design: Liberty Bell with a small eagle to the right; inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR. Edge: Reeded Historical Significance Struck during the early Franklin Half Dollar years (1948–1963), this issue was produced at all three mints, but the Philadelphia coin saw just 2,668,120 struck—relatively modest compared to later years. The Franklin Half was replaced in 1964 by the Kennedy Half Dollar following President Kennedy’s assassination, cutting short the series. As one of the few U.S. coins featuring a Founding Father instead of a President, the Franklin Half Dollar remains unique in American coinage history. Collectibility The 1953 Franklin Half is scarce in Gem Mint State grades due to its limited mintage and strike challenges. Collectors especially prize Full Bell Lines (FBL) examples, though even non-FBL MS65 coins are in strong demand. The Trader Bea label enhances presentation, appealing to collectors who enjoy PCGS specialty holders. In MS65, this coin combines Gem-level eye appeal with a relatively affordable entry point for silver-era U.S. half dollar collectors.