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Stunning 1948 Franklin Half Dollar

1948 50C MS67 Full Bell Lines PCGS. The Franklin half dollar series began in 1948 after designs were prepared by John R. Sinnock, his final project before his death in May 1947. These coins were first produced about a year after Sinnock's work was completed. This Superb Gem is one of the finest examples available, and is tied with just one other coin for finest certified by PCGS. Both sides are predominately brilliant with frosty silver luster. The obverse has a nearly complete ring of vivid gold, lilac, blue, and iridescent toning, wider at the left and just at the border on the right. The reverse has similar coloration, with a small crescent below and a sliver at the top, only through TES of STATES. If you are a collector who seeks the finest available quality, you need to bid on this coin.(#86651) (Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24SR, PCGS# 86651, GSID# 6789)

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.50 grams
ASW: 0.3617oz


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
November, 2004
4th-6th Thursday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 12
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