Dating back to the 1892 introduction of the Barber Coinage by the United States Mint, no design on the US half-dollar silver coin had such a short run as the Benjamin Franklin Half Dollar. The Franklin Half Dollar replaced the popular Walking Liberty design and was itself replaced by the current Kennedy Half Dollar design. Today, you have the chance to get a $10 face value bulk of 90% Franklin Silver Half Dollars from Provident Metals.
Highlights:
90% Franklin Silver Half Dollar coins were slightly controversial when the first designs were unveiled. Because of Franklins close association with the first defacto capital of the American Colonies, Philadelphia, the Liberty Bell was chosen to feature on the reverse of his design. However, American law stated that the American bald eagle had to feature on circulation coins. As a result, a modified design was developed in time for the release of the coins that represented a compromise.
Obverse
The obverse design field of 90% Franklin Silver Half Dollars features a design from John R. Sinnock. Created in 1948, the image is that of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin in left-profile relief. Inscriptions include Liberty, In God We Trust, and a date mark off the chin of Franklin.
Reverse
On the reverse face of 90% Franklin Silver Half Dollars features the Liberty Bell with its infamous crack depicted. The bell dominates the center of the design field and you will notice there is a small heraldic eagle to the right. This was a compromise made to ensure that the Liberty bell remained on the coin while aligning with legislation dictating the appearance of the American eagle on all coins. Inscriptions include United States of America, Half Dollar, and E Pluribus Unum.
History
90% Franklin Silver Half Dollar Coins feature 90% silver content and 10% copper content. The coins were issued from 1948, when the Walking Liberty design was replaced, until 1963 to make way for an effigy of the recently assassinated President John F. Kennedy.
Ordering
This $10 Face Value 90% Franklin Silver Half Dollar listing offers 20 coins in total inside of a plastic tube. Each coin has a value of $.50 (USD) for a total of $10 (USD) in all.
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Christopher - 9/23/2019
"My third time ordering these from Provident. I received a roll of 20 1958 coins. Most have some cloudy areas, but still have good luster and cartwheeling. Previously I got all 1963's so it was nice to get a different date, despite all being the same. The sale price was excellent, would buy again in the future."
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Harold - 8/20/2019
"The roll contained a mix of coins from the 1950s-1960s. All in BU condition. I only wish I bought more than two rolls."
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Win - 11/02/2018
"Full roll of BU 1963-D coins. Two of them had fingerprints on the obverse. Would have been nice to get more than one date-mm. Still worth buying at this price."
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Russell - 10/26/2018
"Received all 1963 coins. Only a couple had some toning issues. Would have liked a greater variety of dates, but I understand. Would buy again."
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| Year | Random |
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| Metals Purity | .900 |
| Denomination | $10 |
| Producer | US Mint |
| Mint Mark | Not Shown |
| Condition | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Country | United States |
| Designer (Obverse) | John Sinnock |
| Designer (Reverse) | John Sinnock |
| Edge Style | Reeded |
| Product Series | 90% Silver Half Dollars |
| Certificate of Authenticity | No |
| Packaging | Plastic Tube |
| Metal Content | 7.15 Troy Ounces |
| Shipping | Orders over $199 Ship Free |
| Provident ID | 2559607 |
I bought three more roles. 2 roles were 1963, and 1 role was all 1956 BU Franklins. There were a few that weren’t perfect, but for the price, it’s a tremendous deal. Please keep offering these coins.
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My third time ordering these from Provident. I received a roll of 20 1958 coins. Most have some cloudy areas, but still have good luster and cartwheeling. Previously I got all 1963’s so it was nice to get a different date, despite all being the same. The sale price was excellent, would buy again in the future.
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The roll contained a mix of coins from the 1950s-1960s. All in BU condition. I only wish I bought more than two rolls.
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Full roll of BU 1963-D coins. Two of them had fingerprints on the obverse. Would have been nice to get more than one date-mm. Still worth buying at this price.
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Received all 1963 coins. Only a couple had some toning issues. Would have liked a greater variety of dates, but I understand. Would buy again.
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Ordered these for the second time since they went on sale again. I got another roll of all 1963 coins. Mildly disappointed because I was hoping for some other dates. A couple of the coins had dark streaks that wiped off, and a few had mild milk spots. The coins were mainly in great condition though. Happy with the purchase, especially at the lowest price I’ve seen for BU Franklins.
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I received a roll of all 1963 Franklins. Most were BU, some nicer than others. A few had a toning spot or blotch that I didn’t like. Would have been nice to get some older dates but I’m sure BU Franklins are hard to come by in any date so can’t really complain. If these go on sale again I would buy them again.
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Sent a check Friday had my coins the following Friday. Crazy fast. Ordered 20 by franklin halves. 18 were beautiful. 2 had toning and didn’t look that great but overall great coins. Very happy.
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Half of the roll was AU. Would not buy again.
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Picked up 3 rolls. All nice BU coins. Good assortment all from the late 1950’s and 1960’s. Mostly Philadelphia mint, but also several Denver mint marks.
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Entire roll from one date but are great BU coins. This was my first buy from Provident but I would certainly buy from them again.
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Just received the BU FRANKLIN ROLL, was given a nice assortment. As a repeat customer the service continues to be excellent.
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