1963 (D) Franklin Half Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). 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. The U.S. Mint produced 67.1 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 75% of production. The obverse features Benjamin Franklin facing right and the reverse displays the Liberty Bell. Final year of the Franklin Half Dollar, replaced by the Kennedy Half Dollar in 1964 following President Kennedy's assassination. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $37 to $79 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6685.
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
