Franklin Half Dollar

The Franklin half dollar is an American half dollar coin made ​​of silver, minted 1948-1963. , Designed by John R. Sinnock coin shows Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States.

Description

This looking to the right portrait of Benjamin Franklin is depicted on the obverse of the coin. Furthermore, the word " LIBERTY " is (English: Freedom ) and below the motto of the United States "IN GOD WE TRUST" (English: In God We Trust ). The year of mintage is positioned right next to the head. On the shoulder there are the initials " JRS " designer John R. Sinnock.

The reverse of the coin shows the Liberty Bell, the bell, which is said that she had been rung, as the American Declaration of Independence was read out for the first time. To the right is shown an eagle and left the second motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM " (Latin: One of many ). Surrounded is the subject of the country name "UNITED STATES oF AMERICA " and the denomination "HALF DOLLAR ". The mintmark is located above the middle of the bell, a D for Denver and S for San Francisco. If there is no mint mark the coin available in Philadelphia was coined.

Vintages and conditions

The following table contains all embossed vintages and their support. (English: Proof) In the last column the requirements of the coins in proof are listed. These were minted only in Philadelphia.