1963-D Benjamin Franklin Silver Half Dollar

1963-D Benjamin Franklin Silver Half Dollar 1963-D Benjamin Franklin Silver Half Dollar Uncirculated Mint Mark D This 1963-D Benjamin Franklin Silver Half Dollar is a significant piece for collectors as it represents the final year of the Franklin series. Struck at the Denver Mint, this coin is composed of 90% silver and features the iconic profile of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin on the obverse. The reverse displays the historic Liberty Bell alongside a small heraldic eagle, which was a requirement by law at the time. This specific uncirculated specimen exhibits a strong strike with the D mint mark clearly visible above the Liberty Bell. As a 1963 issue, this coin is highly sought after by numismatists looking to complete a year-set of this beloved American silver series before it was replaced by the Kennedy Half Dollar in 1964. 1963-D Benjamin Franklin Silver Half Dollar US Coin Condition: This coin exhibits circulated characteristics with visible surface marks, scratches, and moderate wear on the high points of Benjamin Franklin’s portrait and the Liberty Bell. The fields show significant contact marks and bag marks consistent with a business strike that has seen handling. The luster is muted, and there are no signs of professional grading or a designated grade on the holder. The mint mark D for Denver is clearly visible above the yoke of the Liberty Bell. The metal content for this 1963 issue is 90% silver and 10% copper. Historically, 1963 was the final year of the Benjamin Franklin Half Dollar series, which was replaced in 1964 by the Kennedy Half Dollar following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This is a standard business strike, not a proof or cameo strike. Benjamin Franklin, half dollar, 1963, silver coin, numismatics, Liberty Bell, United States currency, obverse, reverse, coin collecting, 90% silver, US Mint, Philadelphia Mint, vintage money 1963 half dollar, Franklin half dollar, silver coin, US coinage, numismatics, rare coins, 1963 silver half dollar, Benjamin Franklin coin, vintage currency, coin collecting IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a binding contract, with no refunds, no returns, no exchanges, no credits, and no cancellatio