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The Franklin Half Dollar is a 50-cent coin issued by the United States from 1948 to 1963. Designed by John R. Sinnock, the coin features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse. The 1961 Franklin Half is part of the later series in this denomination and has a composition of 90% silver and 10% copper. Collectors often seek it for its historical significance and silver content.
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1961 50c | 50c | Franklin Halves | 1961 | Philadelphia |
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1961 50c | 50c | Franklin Halves | 1961 | Philadelphia |
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1961-D 50c | 50c | Franklin Halves | 1961 | Denver |