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Coin Date: 1953-S Denomination (Short): 50c Denomination (Long): 50 Cents Desg: MS Mint Mark: S Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Mintage: 4,148,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Franklin half dollar Coinage Years: 1948-1963 Mint Location: San Francisco Diameter: 30.6 Fineness: 0.9 Weight (Grams): 12.5 Weight (Ounces): 0.36169 Designer: John R. Sinnock Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: A large bust of Benjamin Franklin, facing right, with the words LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST around the periphery. The date appear to the right of Franklin's neck. Reverse Description: The Liberty bell is prominently featured with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR around the periphery. The motto, E PLURIBUS UNUM is left of the bell, with a eagle -- wings fully spread -- to the right. The mint mark appears centered just above the bell. General Notes: The values for this item are specifically for untoned, or pure white, examples. NGC ID: 6L2Y
