1963 Franklin Silver Half Dollar Uncirculated
Updated August 24, 2026
| Lot number | 253d |
| Category | Coins & Currency |
| Auction | Sept 3 2026 GOLD SILVER BULLION COINS KNIVES CARDS |
| Date | September 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions |
| Location | Coralville, Iowa |
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 authoriz
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