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½ Dollar "Franklin Half Dollar"
| Silver (.900) | 12.5 g | 30.6 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1963 |
| Value | ½ Dollar = 50 Cents (½ USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#2835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
Liberty Bell with a small eagle with the denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES oF AMERICA
·E·
PLURIBUS
UNUM
HALF DOLLAR
Translation:
United States of America
·Out·
Of Many
One
Half Dollar
Engravers: John R. Sinnock, Gilroy Roberts
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The mintmark, if present, is above the bell and below the "E" of "STATES".The "Bugs Bunny" variety is the result of a die clash, which results in what appears to be two protruding teeth from Franklin's mouth (see picture). While most common in 1955, this die clash is known on other dates as well.
