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One of the key striking characteristics on the Franklin half dollars is the bell lines on the bottom of the Liberty Bell on the Reverse. Some dates are notorious for weak strikes and command a significant premium for “Full Bell Lines” or FBL. For all varieties, see Flynn’s book, The Authoritative Reference on Franklin Half Dollars or Treasure Hunting Franklin and Kennedy Half Dollar Doubled Dies.
Rare Dates
| Mintage | G4 | F12 | XF | AU | MS63 | MS65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-S FBL | 250 | 1K | ||||
| 1953-S FBL | 4K | 25K | ||||
| 1961 FBL | 25 | 900 | ||||
| 1962 FBL | 30 | 1.5K | ||||
| 1963 FBL | 25 | 1.25K |
Circulation Die Varieties
| Variety | G4 | F12 | XF | AU | MS63 | MS65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 Type II/I | 10 | 15 | 22 | 30 | 80 | 225 |
Proof Die Varieties
| Variety | PR63 | PR65 | PR66 | PR67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 DDR | 600 | 3K | 4K | 6K |
| 1956 Doubled Die Reverse | 1960 Doubled Die Obverse | 1956 Doubled Die Obverse |
| 1961 Doubled Die Reverse | 1959 Type II over Type 1 Reverse |
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