Certified Franklin Half Dollar 1958-D MS66 NGC

The Denver Mint produced almost 24 million Franklins in 1958 and claimed them by placing their "D" mint-mark on the reverse of the coin. The Certified Franklin Half Dollar 1958-D MS66 NGC may not have the lowest mintage but its appealingly high grade of MS66 is what catches avid collectors' attention. As with all older coins, even the BU versions struggle earning a grade of MS65 or higher, since most weren't stored properly. NGC is the most reputable grading company and renowned worldwide for its impeccable grading methods and sleek packaging. The Certified Franklin Half Dollar 1958-D MS66 NGC will not last long in our inventory and is definitely a numismatic must!

At the brink of World War II, the Mint Engraver, John R. Sinnock, designed two Franklin-based coins that were never issued. One was a commemorative and the other was a dime, which was going to be the denomination Franklin would be featured on. Since the Walking Liberty was produced for over 25 years, the minimum for a coin series, the US Mint wanted to finally change the design. Today, the Franklin Half Dollar is pursued by silver investors, due to its 90% silver content. Although the design, for the Franklin Half Dollar, wasn't approved by the Commission of Fine Arts, the Mint Director still went through with the final design. The main disappointment, for the Commission, was the reverse design, which exhibits a cracked Liberty Bell and a very small bald eagle. The Commission stated that the crack on the Liberty Bell, and the minute size of the eagle, is putting the US coinage at risk for ridicule and inappropriate puns. The Mint Director, Nellie Tayloe Ross, ignored their concerns and approved the Franklin Half Dollar design.