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Coin Date: Franklin Half Dollar Set Denomination (Short): 50c Denomination (Long): 50 Cents Variety: 35 Coins Desg: MS Mint Mark: Various Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Franklin half dollar Coinage Years: 1948-1963 Mint Location: Various 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. General Notes: The values for this set are specifically for untoned, or pure white, examples.
