1963 (D) Franklin Half Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$7,344 MS63 04-23-2014 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1963 (D) Franklin Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963 series. Total mintage reached 67.1 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 #6685. 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.
External References
Error Varieties(16)
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1963-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1963-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1963-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1963-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1963-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1963-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
