1961 Franklin Half Dollar ($1/2) 90% Silver Coin MS64 Full Bell Lines (FBL) PCGS

Elevate your collection with this stunning 1961 Franklin Half Dollar, graded MS64 with Full Bell Lines by the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS). Struck in 90% silver at the Philadelphia Mint, this coin boasts clearly separated, complete lines, free from major distractions like scratches or other marks.

1961 Franklin Half MS64 FBL PCGS

The Franklin Half Dollar series (1948–1963) pays tribute to Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s most celebrated Founding Fathers. Designed by John R. Sinnock, the series is revered for its classic and straightforward design, emphasizing Franklin's legacy and the nation's symbols of freedom and independence. The obverse features Franklin’s iconic portrait, accompanied by the inscriptions “LIBERTY”, “IN GOD WE TRUST”, and the date 1961. The reverse highlights the Liberty Bell, complete with its historical crack, flanked by a small eagle to meet legal requirements.

FBL on a certified Franklin half dollar stands for Full Bell Lines, which is a designation indicating that the horizontal lines at the bottom of the Liberty Bell on the coin's reverse are complete and uninterrupted. This signifies a high-quality, full strike, making the coin scarcer and more valuable than a Franklin half with less-defined lines. This designation also adds a premium to the coin's value with compared to others in the same grade without the designation.