Lot 12
1963 Silver Franklin Half Dollar - NGC PF68
This auction ended on October 25, 2026.
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| Lot number | 12 |
|---|---|
| Category | Coins & Currency |
| Auction | Como Coins Weekly Coin Auction – Graded, Gold & Bulk Silver |
| Date | October 25, 2026 at 8:05 pm CT |
| Auction house | BIGBIDNOW |
| Location | Columbia, Missouri |
Description
1963 Franklin Half Dollar - NGC PF68. Final year proof issue of the Franklin half series, 90% silver, 12.5 grams. Certified PF68 by NGC with deep cameo mirrors and frosted devices.
Struck 1948-1963, designed by John R. Sinnock with Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse. 1963 was the last year before the Kennedy half replaced Franklin after JFK's assassination. Proof-only collectors issue from Philadelphia with just 3,075,645 proofs minted. High-grade superb gem proof with near-perfect preservation of the final Franklin half dollar.