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1961 Proof Franklin Half Dollar - Doubled Die Reverse

Strike Type
1961 Proof Franklin Half Dollar - Doubled Die Reverse

Coin Details

Year
1961
Denomination
Half Dollar
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963
Designer
John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis
Mintage
3,028,244
Composition
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight
12.5g
Diameter
30mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$4,272 - $4,272

Values as of May 2026 β€” estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.

Auction Record

$15,000 PR68 11-18-2020 Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1961 Proof Franklin Half Dollar - Doubled Die Reverse is a proof half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963 series. Total mintage reached 3.0 million. The obverse features Benjamin Franklin facing right, while the reverse displays the Liberty Bell. Designed by John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6689. The Franklin Half Dollar honored founding father Benjamin Franklin, making it one of the few U.S. A short series (1948-1963) that is completable in high grade with modest investment. Full Bell Lines (FBL) designation adds significant premiums. The 1953-S is a condition rarity in FBL.

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