1961–1963 Franklin Silver Half Dollar 3-pc Proof Set

Last Three Years of the Franklin Silver Proof

Celebrate the last years of an American classic! The Ben Franklin Silver Half Dollar series began in 1948 after the Walking Liberty Half Dollar was retired. Featuring a profile of our founding father and an unusual reverse featuring the Liberty Bell as its main subject rather than an eagle, the coin was a popular issue until it was discontinued due to the death of John F. Kennedy, whose image replaced Franklin’s in 1964. This set brings together the final three Franklin Half Dollar dates, each struck in gleaming Proof condition.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• LAST THREE YEARS OF THE FRANKLIN HALF DOLLARS – This set contains the last three years of Franklin Half Dollars — 1961, 1962 and 1963.
• SHORT-LIVED HALF DOLLAR SERIES – The Franklin Half Dollar was issued from only 1948 to 1963, making it one of the shortest-lived series of the 20th century.
• BELOVED COIN DESIGNS – With an obverse portrait of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin designed by John R. Sinnock and a Liberty Bell reverse designed by Gilroy Roberts, the eighth and ninth Chief Engravers of the U.S. Mint respectively, the Franklin Half Dollar is an exquisitely designed coin that is popular among collectors.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Franklin Half Dollars were struck in 12.5 grams of 90% fine silver and measure 30.6 mm in diameter.
• GORGEOUS PROOF CONDITION – Each coin in your 1961–1963 Franklin Silver Half Dollar Three-Piece Proof Set was crafted from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.
• UNITED STATES LEGAL TENDER – Despite not being issued in more than half a century, Franklin Half dollars are still accepted as legal tender, though their collector value far exceeds their 50 cents legal-tender denomination.

Franklin Half Dollars are attractive coins gaining in collector popularity thanks to their rich history, silver content and nice size. Here’s your chance to start or add to your collection with the last three years of Franklin Half Dollars. Click these coins to your cart today!