This coin is a 1956 Franklin Half Dollar, minted at the Philadelphia Mint. It represents a denomination of 50 cents and is part of the Franklin Half Dollar series, which features the likeness of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse. This particular piece has a mintage of 4,032,000, making it a relatively common collectible within the series. The coin is composed of 90% silver and has a weight of 12.5 grams and a diameter of 30.6 mm. As a mint strike, it showcases the high quality expected from coins produced at the Philadelphia Mint. The absence of a mint mark confirms its Philadelphia origin. Overall, the 1956 Franklin Half Dollar is not only a piece of currency but also a significant artifact of American history, capturing the spirit of its time and the legacy of one of the nation's Founding Fathers. Its collectible value can vary depending on its condition, with higher grades being more sought after by numismatists.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.5 |
| diameter | 30.6 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Silver |
| mint-mark | P |
| mintage | 4032000 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 12.5 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1956 |