Franklin Half Dollar

The Franklin half dollar is a 50-cent coin that was minted by the United States from 1948 to 1963. Designed by John R. Sinnock, the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint at the time, the coin features the head of Benjamin Franklin facing right on the obverse side, with the words "LIBERTY" above and the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" below. The reverse side features the Liberty Bell with a small eagle to the right, surrounded by the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "E PLURIBUS UNUM" above, and "HALF DOLLAR" and the year of issue below. The Franklin half dollar was made of 90% silver and 10% copper, with a weight of 12.5 grams. The coin was introduced to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Franklin's birth and is highly prized by collectors due to its unique design and limited production. The Franklin half dollar also holds an important place in American history, as it was in circulation during some of the country's most significant moments, such as the post-war economic boom and the Civil Rights Movement.