{"product_id":"1959-usa-half-dollar-circulated","title":"1959 USA Half Dollar Circulated","description":"\u003cp\u003e1959 USA Half Dollar Circulated \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Franklin half dollar was issued by the United States Mint from 1948 to 1963 and features a portrait of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin on the obverse. Designed by John R. Sinnock, the reverse displays the Liberty Bell, symbolizing American independence, along with a small eagle to satisfy legal requirements. Struck in 90% silver, the series is notable for being one of the last U.S. coins intended for circulation to feature a non-president. Production ended in 1963 following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, after which the Franklin half was replaced by the Kennedy half dollar in 1964. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObverse: Portrait of Benjamin Franklin facing right, with the legend around, and date to the right of Franklin's neck. \u003cbr\u003eReverse: The Liberty Bell with a small eagle to the right, country name above, motto to the left, and the denomination below. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications: \u003cbr\u003eEngraver: John R. Sinnock \u003cbr\u003eComposition: 0.900 Silver \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 12.5 g \u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 30.6 mm \u003cbr\u003eEdge: Reeded \u003cbr\u003eDie Axis: ↑↓ \u003cbr\u003eMint: The United States Mint of Philadelphia \u003cbr\u003eMintage: 6,200,000\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colonial Acres Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49226027794721,"sku":"US-4306","price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/1744\/7457\/files\/US-4306-2.jpg?v=1719612353","url":"https:\/\/www.colonialacres.com\/products\/1959-usa-half-dollar-circulated","provider":"Colonial Acres Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}