1963-D Benjamin Franklin Silver Half Dollar

1963-D Benjamin Franklin Silver Half Dollar 1963-D Benjamin Franklin Silver Half Dollar Uncirculated This 1963-D Benjamin Franklin Silver Half Dollar represents the final year of the Franklin series, making it a highly desirable piece for collectors. Struck at the Denver Mint, this coin features the iconic bust of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the historic Liberty Bell on the reverse. Composed of 90% silver, this uncirculated specimen displays a bright, lustrous finish with sharp details throughout the design. As the last year of issue before the transition to the Kennedy Half Dollar, this 1963-D Denver Mint mark coin is a significant piece of American numismatic history and a must-have for any silver coin enthusiast. 1963-D Benjamin Franklin Silver Half Dollar Condition: This coin exhibits a circulated appearance with visible surface marks and minor abrasions consistent with light handling. The details on Franklin's bust and the Liberty Bell remain largely intact, though there is softening on the higher points and the horizontal lines of the bell. The mint mark D is clearly visible above the bell. The luster is present but subdued by age and handling. This is a business strike produced at the Denver Mint. The metal content consists of 90% silver and 10% copper. Historically, 1963 marked the final year of the Benjamin Franklin series, as the design was replaced by the Kennedy Half Dollar in 1944 following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. This specific item is raw and does not have a professional numeric grade assigned. Franklin Half Dollar, 1963, US Coinage, Silver Coin, Benjamin Franklin, Liberty Bell, Numismatics, Currency, United States Mint, Half Dollar, Coin Collecting, Bullion, Obverse, Reverse 1963 half dollar, Franklin half dollar, silver coin, US coinage, numismatics, coin collecting, Liberty Bell coin, vintage currency, 90 percent silver, Benjamin Franklin coin 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 cancellations for any reason. Auction transactions are processed after the auction closes, and invoices are finalized. Charges may occur hours or days after the a