Mint State Franklins
1953-S
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
HALF DOLLARS - FRANKLIN |
| Item Description: |
50C 1953 S |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS MS 65 FBL |
| Owner: |
Green Collection |
Owner Comments:
1953-S 50C MS65 Full Bell Lines PCGS. The 1953-S Franklin half dollar claims a low mintage of just 4.1 million pieces, and the issue is noted for its weak strike. Rick Tomaska calls the 1953-S "the weakest-struck date in the series ... far and away the rarest date in MS-65 with full bell lines." These caveats should be borne in mind when examining the present coin, which does show a little softness in some areas, but is much superior to the usual specimen in this respect. Currently, PCGS has certified 22 coins in MS65 Full Bell Lines, with a single coin finer, while NGC has seen only four examples in this exalted grade, with none finer (3/11). The coin offered here offers vibrant mint luster and mostly brilliant surfaces, with hints of gold and ice-blue toning. This coin is one of the finest representatives of this elusive date