Numismatic News

Franklin Half Dollar Gains Respect with Melting

When a list of great coins of the 20th century is compiled, the 1953 Franklin half dollar is unlikely to make it. In fact, if you put together a list of the better-than-average coins of the century, it would be conspicuous in its absence.

There are probably a host of reasons for ignoring the 1953 Franklin. To be blunt, it was not

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Numismatic News

Numismatic News4 min read
Grading Your Coins
Careful consideration must be given to the condition of a coin before arriving at its value, since a minor difference in grading can mean a substantial difference in price. There are several factors to keep in mind when attributing varying grades of
Numismatic News2 min read
Silver Proof Coins on the Move
We’ve got some big movers this month, when looking at the latest sales report from the U.S. Mint through April 14 compared to our last look through March 10. The largest jump is seen in the 2024-W collector silver proof American Eagle. It increased b
Numismatic News9 min read
ANA Grading Standards
Grades listed in Coins are based on the following standards established by the American Numismatic Association. For more detailed descriptions, see Official ANA Grading Standards for United States Coins, by Ken Bressett and A. Kosoff (American Numism

Related Books & Audiobooks