1963 Franklin Half Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1963 Franklin Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963 series — the final year of the series. In 1963, coins were struck at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 92.3 million. This represents the highest annual mintage in the entire series, above the series median of 27.1 million. 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. Weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 62 known die varieties for this date across 3 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, repunched mint mark. Produced 8 years after the celebrated 1955 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $37 to $79 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $20K in MS66 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
