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The Franklin Half Dollar, minted from 1948 to 1963, is a U.S. coin featuring a portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse. The 1960 Franklin Half Dollar is a notable example of this series, made of 90% silver and 10% copper, with a weight of 12.5 grams. Collectors often seek this coin for its historical significance and silver content, particularly in higher grades and with unique minting errors. The Franklin Half Dollar was succeeded by the Kennedy Half Dollar in 1964 following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
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1960-D (Denver) Franklin Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Franklin Half Dollars | 1960 | Denver |
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1960-P (Philadelphia) Franklin Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Franklin Half Dollars | 1960 | Philadelphia |
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1960-P (Philadelphia) Franklin Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Franklin Half Dollars | 1960 | Philadelphia |
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United States of America 1960 N/A Franklin Half Dollars 50¢ | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Franklin Half Dollars | 1960 | N/A |