Common, scarce and rare U.S. Franklin Half Dollars (Halves) at Mintmark.com.
". . . In 1948 the Franklin design of
Mint engraver
John R. Sinnock was selected for the
half dollar, despite strong objections of the Commission of Fine Arts. The Franklin type was minted from 1948 to 1963 . . ." —
The History of United States Coinage: As Illustrated by the Garrett Collection
, by Q. David Bowers
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