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1963 P FRANKLIN HALF DOLLAR SILVER PROOF PR70
1963 P Franklin Half Dollar Proof Silver PR70 SGS Holder
This 1963 P Franklin Half Dollar is a stunning example of United States coinage history, featuring the iconic portrait of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this coin is a proof silver issue, specifically designated as Proof Silver on the label to denote its composition and manufacturing process. It has been graded by SGS as PR70, representing a top-tier grade for a proof strike from this era. The coin is housed in an SGS protective slab, ensuring its preservation and highlighting its status as a high-grade proof specimen. This silver half dollar is a significant piece for collectors of the Franklin series, showcasing the mirror-like surfaces and sharp details characteristic of the proof minting process used during the early 1960s.
1963 P Franklin Half Dollar Silver Proof PR70 SGS Graded
Condition: This item is housed in a protective slab and has been assigned a grade of PR70 by SGS, indicating it is categorized as a perfect proof. The coin is composed of silver, as indicated on the label. The mint is Philadelphia, as denoted by the 1963 P designation. This coin was produced by the United States Mint and features Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse. The 1963 issue represents the final year of the Franklin Half Dollar series before it was replaced by the Kennedy Half Dollar. The strike type is a proof, specifically manufactured for collectors with polished dies and planchets to achieve a mirror-like finish. The grading is provided by Star Grading Service (SGS).
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