{"product_id":"1959-usa-half-dollar-unc-ms-62","title":"1959 USA Half Dollar UNC+ (MS62)","description":"1959 USA Half Dollar UNC+ (MS-62)  \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","brand":"Colonial Acres Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49226588389665,"sku":"US-5872","price":13.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/1744\/7457\/files\/US-5872-2.jpg?v=1719612364","url":"https:\/\/www.colonialacres.com\/products\/1959-usa-half-dollar-unc-ms-62","provider":"Colonial Acres Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}