{"product_id":"1961-franklin-proof-half-dollar-90-silver-dark-rim-spot","title":"1961 Franklin Proof Half Dollar – 90% Silver – Dark Rim Spot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 1961 Franklin Proof Half Dollar was struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 90% silver, with a proof mintage of 3,028,244 coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Photos\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis raw, uncertified proof coin displays reflective fields and strong design detail. A prominent localized dark spot is visible near the obverse rim and is shown clearly in the additional close-up photograph. No numerical grade, Cameo, or Deep Cameo designation is assigned.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for the exact condition of the coin being offered. The coin pictured is the coin you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn R. Sinnock’s obverse portrays Benjamin Franklin. The reverse features the Liberty Bell with a small eagle at right, fulfilling the legal requirement for an eagle on the half dollar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1961\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Philadelphia (no mint mark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 cents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90% silver, 10% copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.50 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30.6 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reeded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrike:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProof mintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3,028,244\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw \/ uncertified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoted feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Localized dark spot near the obverse rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e FH0017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Franklin half dollar was produced for only sixteen years, and its silver proof issues remain popular for their historic subjects, substantial silver content, and sharply rendered proof designs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jason \u0026 Son Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53886689018219,"sku":"FH0017","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/0555\/1211\/files\/FH0017-obverse.jpg?v=1789916501","url":"https:\/\/jasonandsonco.com\/products\/1961-franklin-proof-half-dollar-90-silver-dark-rim-spot","provider":"Jason \u0026 Son Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}