1963 Franklin Silver Half Dollar Uncirculated

1963 Franklin Silver Half Dollar Uncirculated 1963 Franklin Silver Half Dollar Uncirculated This 1963 Franklin Half Dollar is a significant piece of American coinage history, representing the final year of the Franklin series before the transition to the Kennedy design. Struck in 90% silver, this uncirculated specimen displays the iconic portrait of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse. The coin exhibits the classic luster and sharp details characteristic of an uncirculated strike from the Philadelphia Mint, which notably carries no mint mark for this year. As a final-year issue of the series, this silver half dollar is a must-have for collectors seeking to complete their Franklin sets or those looking for high-quality vintage United States silver coinage. 1963 Franklin Silver Half Dollar Uncirculated Condition: This 1963 Franklin Half Dollar is in uncirculated condition, displaying original mint luster with typical bag marks and surface abrasions consistent with a coin that has not seen time in circulation. The strike is sharp, particularly on the portrait of Benjamin Franklin and the Liberty Bell. As a 1963 issue from the Philadelphia Mint, it lacks a mint mark. This coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. The Franklin Half Dollar series, which ran from 1948 to 1963, features the profile of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell with a small eagle on the reverse. 1963 was the final year of production for this series before it was replaced by the Kennedy Half Dollar. This is a business strike type, and while the exact numeric grade is unknown, it remains in its original uncirculated state. Franklin Half Dollar, 1963, US Silver Coin, Liberty Bell, Benjamin Franklin, 90% Silver, Numismatics, Coin Collecting, Half Dollar, United States Mint, Currency, Vintage Coin, Silver Bullion, E Pluribus Unum, In God We Trust 1963 Franklin Half Dollar, Silver Half Dollar, Benjamin Franklin Coin, US Liberty Bell Coin, 90% Silver Coin, Rare US Currency, Numismatic Collectibles, Vintage American Coinage, 1963 Silver Coin, United States Mint History 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