1951-S Franklin Half Dollar MS-65 PCGS (FBL)
Numismatic
1951-S Franklin Half Dollar MS-65 PCGS (FBL)
The 1951 Franklin Half Dollar represents a classic era of mid-century American coinage. Struck in San Francisco, this particular silver piece contains 0.3575 troy ounces of pure silver and carries the distinctive 'S' mint mark on its reverse. Designed by John R. Sinnock, the coin features a clean, right-facing profile of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse, accompanied by the inscriptions 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the 1951 date. On the reverse, the iconic Liberty Bell takes center stage, flanked by a small eagle with spread wings. The reverse design also features the inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA', 'E PLURIBUS UNUM', and the denomination 'HALF DOLLAR'. This specific coin has been graded in Mint State 65 (MS-65) and has earned the exceptional Full Bell Lines (FBL) designation. This coveted distinction indicates that the horizontal lines on the lower portion of the Liberty Bell are fully defined and unbroken, showing an extraordinary level of detail from the original strike.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1951 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | MS-65 (PCGS) |
| Legal-tender face value | 50 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.3575 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
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