Description
Securing physical precious metals with verified historic origin provides an enduring hedge against inflation while adding tangible, legacy-grade assets to a portfolio. The 1962 Franklin Half Dollar in About Uncirculated (AU) condition delivers pure 90% silver bullion wrapped in mid-century American history, struck just one year before the abrupt termination of the Franklin series.
Key Features and Customer Value:
- About Uncirculated (AU) Condition: Retains substantial original mint luster with only slight friction on the highest points of Benjamin Franklin’s shoulder and cheekbone. This ensures clear visual sharpness and aesthetic appeal without the premium cost of higher-tier Mint State grades.
- 90% Fine Silver Composition: Struck in 90% silver and 10% copper, yielding exactly 0.36169 troy ounces of pure silver per coin. This standard US Mint alloy ensures immediate recognition, legal tender status, and liquid trade value worldwide.
- 1962 Penultimate Mintage Year: Represents one of the final issues of the brief 16-year Franklin series (1948–1963) prior to the abrupt redesign following President Kennedy’s assassination, completing a critical slot for date-set numismatists and historical collectors.
- John R. Sinnock Design: Displays the historic portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the iconic Liberty Bell on the reverse. The detailed strike preserves fine design elements, including the historic crack in the bell and the required small eagle emblem.
Technical Specifications:
- Year of Issue: 1962
- Grade: About Uncirculated (AU)
- Purity: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.36169 troy oz (11.25 grams pure silver)
- Total Coin Weight: 12.50 grams
- Diameter: 30.60 mm
- Thickness: 2.15 mm
- Edge: Reeded
Add verified 90% silver content and mid-century American history to your holdings with this high-grade 1962 Franklin Half Dollar. Every specimen is inspected to guarantee authentic AU surface criteria, strong strike details, and true precious metal value.
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