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Product Description
Additional Information
| Denomination | $.50 |
|---|---|
| Condition | Circulated |
| Mint/Brand | Various |
| Actual Silver Weight Ozt | Between .51-1.0 |
| SKU | BBUS-01212 |
John R. Sinnock, the Mint’s chief sculptor-engraver at the time, was chosen to design the new half dollar. The obverse, or front, of the coin is based upon an 18th century bust by sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon. It depicts Franklin in profile, facing right, with a gentle, bemused look on his face. The reverse displays a prominent Liberty Bell, based on a sketch by John Frederick Lewis, that, like Franklin, was closely tied in many American minds to the city of Philadelphia and the birth of the nation.
Despite their popularity, Franklin Half Dollars had a particularly short production run due to the decision by Congress in late 1963 to issue a new half dollar to memorialize the martyred president. They were minted in Philadelphia (no mintmark), San Francisco (“S” mintmark), and Denver (“D”), are composed of .90% silver yielding .36169 troy ounces of pure silver per coin, and measure 30.6mm in diameter.
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good choice
Review by mike | January 9, 2012
These Franklin halves are just as advertised 'AU'. Will purchase again..
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completely satisfied
Review by russ | August 17, 2011
Being new to purchasing 90% silver, I did considerable research before selecting Provident. They appeared to be a trustworthy company. After placing and receiving several orders I saw the AU Franklin halves and purchased 40 coins. They arrived in a few days and were exactly as described. I buy with credit card and have to pay a 3% premium over cash/check. But, so far, I have not been disappointed with the quality and service.
Shipping Information
Orders are shipped only after receipt of good funds. Orders paid by bank wire, credit card or postal money orders usually ship within 3-5 business days. Orders paid by personal check, cashier’s check or bank money order are held until funds fully clear (at least 6 business days and as many as 10 business days) before processing.
A majority of orders are shipped via USPS. FedEx, UPS and Brinks are also used on occasion at our discretion. If you would like to use a specific shipping service, please contact Customer Service at (877) 429-8790 for a custom shipping quote.
All orders are shipped fully insured.
Multiple orders cannot be combined to save on shipping or for any other purpose.
All packages over $50 require a signature to be received.
All packages shipped via USPS will be shipped First Class, Priority or Express Mail.
All orders totaling $5,000 or more will be shipped USPS Priority Registered Mail.
You will be notified by email when your package(s) ships. To protect our customers and Provident Metals from possible fraudulent activity, we do not provide tracking numbers on orders placed with credit cards.
All packages are shipped securely in inconspicuous packaging and give no indication of contents. Boxes may or may not be addressed from “Provident”.
Some oversized packages may be shipped Federal Express or UPS.
We offer flat rate shipping based upon each order’s subtotal.
Shipping rates are as follows:
| Order Sub-Total | Shipping Rate |
|---|---|
| $0-$99.99 | $5.95 |
| $100-$499.99 | $8.95 |
| $500-$1,999.99 | $11.95 |
| $2,000-$4,999.99 | $16.95 |
| $5,000 + | $24.95 |
International Shipping - We are currently shipping to Canada, but these orders cannot be placed online. All Canadian customers must call during our regular business hours to place their orders. Acceptable payment methods are limited to wire transfers, bank drafts, cashiers checks, and money orders for international orders. At this time we may ship to other countries on a case-by-case basis depending on USPS/UPS/FedEx shipping policies. Additional costs may be incurred. Please call during normal business hours to check if shipping to your country can be done. See our FAQ page for more information on international shipping.
