1948 Franklin Half Dollar MS-65 PCGS (FBL)

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Struck in Philadelphia during its inaugural year of issue, this 1948 Franklin Half Dollar represents a classic era of mid-century American coinage. The coin is composed of 90 percent silver, containing 0.3575 troy ounces of the precious metal. Because it was minted at the main Philadelphia facility, it features no mint mark, presenting a clean and classic appearance. Designed by John R. Sinnock, the obverse of the coin features a right-facing profile of Benjamin Franklin. Accompanying the portrait are the traditional inscriptions of LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST, alongside the 1948 date. This design marked a departure from the allegorical figures that had dominated United States silver coins for decades, opting instead for a historical American statesman. The reverse displays the historic Liberty Bell as its primary focal point, flanked by a small eagle with its wings spread. Inscribed around the central image are the denomination of HALF DOLLAR and the national motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. This specific coin has achieved a high grade of Mint State 65 (MS-65) and boasts the highly sought-after Full Bell Lines (FBL) designation, indicating that the horizontal lines on the lower portion of the Liberty Bell are exceptionally sharp and fully defined.