Franklin Silver Half Dollar 50C NGC/PCGS MS 65 (Random Year)

### Franklin Silver Half Dollar 50C NGC/PCGS MS 65 (Random Year) A premium mid-century U.S. silver coin, the **Franklin Silver Half Dollar 50C NGC/PCGS MS 65 (Random Year)** offers exceptional quality and classic design. Struck by the United States Mint, this coin contains .900 fine silver with an actual silver weight of 0.3617 troy oz. Graded MS 65 by NGC or PCGS, it features strong luster, sharp details, and minimal marks, making it a highly desirable choice for collectors seeking high-grade examples. The Franklin Half Dollar series, minted from 1948 to 1963, honors one of America’s Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Designed by John R. Sinnock, the coin was notable for featuring Franklin instead of a traditional president, reflecting his influence as a statesman, inventor, and diplomat. The reverse showcases the Liberty Bell, symbolizing American independence, along with a small eagle to meet legal requirements. This series marked the end of circulating [**90% silver**](file:///buy-silver/junk-silver/buy-silver-junk-silver-90-silver-coins%3Fcategory_id=625) half dollars before the introduction of the Kennedy Half Dollar in 1964. **Coin Specifications:** - **Graded by NGC/PCGS as MS 65** - Made from .900 fine silver, weighing 0.3617 troy oz - Produced by the[**US Mint**](file:///government-mints/us-mint%3FperPage=72&order=year_x&dir=DESC&currentPage=1) - Face value of 50 cents, backed by the United States government - Arrives in an official NGC/PCGS holder - **Obverse:** Features a right-facing portrait of Benjamin Franklin. Inscriptions include "LIBERTY," "IN GOD WE TRUST," and the year of mintage. - **Reverse:** Depicts the Liberty Bell with a small eagle to the right, as mandated by law for half dollars at the time. Inscriptions include "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "E PLURIBUS UNUM," and "HALF DOLLAR." Enhance your collection with this **Franklin Silver Half Dollar 50C NGC/PCGS MS 65 (Random Year)**, a coin that combines historical importance, strong silver content, and high-grade preservation. Its certified condition and classic design make it a reliable choice for collectors and investors alike. You can also explore and purchase a wide selection of [**U.S. silver coins**](file:///buy-silver/coins/us-silver-coins) to further diversify and strengthen your portfolio. **You may also like:** - [**1878-CC Morgan Silver Dollar $1 Fine**](file:///1878-cc-morgan-silver-dollar-1-fine) - [**$10 Face Value Kennedy Half Dollars 90% Silver 20-Coin Roll (Random Year, Proof)**](file:///90-silver-kennedy-half-dollars-10-face-value-roll-proof) - [**$10 Face Value Washington Quarters 90% Silver 40-Coin Roll (Impaired Proof)**](file:///10-face-value-washington-quarters-90-silver-40-coin-roll-impaired-proof)