🔥 1951 Franklin Half Dollar - NGC AU-58 Early Date Philadelphia Issue | 90% Fine Silver Classic | Choice Almost Uncirculated | NGC Certified

Up for auction/sale is a high-grade early date 1951 Franklin Half Dollar certified AU-58 (Almost Uncirculated 58) by NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company).

Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1951 issue is a classic early-date entry in the iconic Franklin series. An AU-58 grade represents the absolute top tier of "Almost Uncirculated" condition—frequently called a "slider"—providing near-Mint State detail and luster with only the micro-trace of high-point friction. It is the perfect choice for type collectors and set builders seeking full Gem eye appeal without paying Mint State premiums.

🔍 Item Specifications

  • Issuer: United States Mint (Philadelphia)

  • Year & Mint Mark: Struck in 1951 (Early Date / Philadelphia Mint)

  • Denomination: Half Dollar ($0.50)

  • Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

  • Weight: Approx. 12.50 grams

  • Diameter: ~30.6 mm

  • Designer: John R. Sinnock

  • Obverse Design: Profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin facing right, with LIBERTY above, IN GOD WE TRUST below, and the date 1951 to the right.

  • Reverse Design: The Liberty Bell with a small eagle to the right, surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR.

  • Certification: Certified & Encapsulated by NGC

  • Grade: AU-58 (Choice Almost Uncirculated 58)

đź“ť Condition & Visual Note

This coin is a choice NGC AU-58.

  • Eye Appeal: Outstanding visual presentation featuring strong cartwheel mint luster across clean, bright silver fields. Displays a soft, natural sheen with minimal friction confined strictly to the highest points of Franklin's cheek and the lines of the Liberty Bell.

  • Strike Quality: Crisp, well-executed Philadelphia strike with strong detail on both the obverse portrait and reverse bell features.

  • Slab Condition: Housed in a clean, scratch-free, tamper-evident official NGC holder with clear barcode and certification details.

Please Note: Early-date AU-58 Franklin Half Dollars offer superb value for type collectors and registry builders seeking high-end visual appeal. Please inspect our high-resolution macro photography carefully to judge the booming luster, strike quality, and original surfaces for yourself. The exact NGC-encapsulated coin pictured is the piece you will receive.

📦 Shipping & Professional Handling

  • Cost: 100% FREE SHIPPING (Includes Full Tracking)

  • Carrier: USPS Ground Advantage with Delivery Confirmation.

  • Protection: Shipped securely in a padded bubble mailer with extra protective casing to ensure your slabbed silver coin arrives safely.

  • Speed: Dispatched to confirmed addresses within 48 hours.

🛡️ The Classycoinsco Guarantee

  • Authenticity: Guaranteed 100% Genuine 1951 U.S. Silver Franklin Half Dollar for life, fully certified by NGC.

  • Subjective Grading: Certified by NGC; I provide high-resolution photos so you can inspect the coin thoroughly before bidding.

  • Actual Photos: The coin you see in the listing is the exact piece you will receive—no stock photos here.

  • Returns: Your satisfaction is my priority. Returns are accepted (less shipping/postage).

đź’ł Payment & Contact

  • Payment: PayPal only (Due within 3 days of purchase).

  • Questions: I’m always happy to talk Franklin Half Dollars, early dates, AU sliders, and 90% U.S. silver coinage! Call L. Woodard at #904-203-5131 with any questions before you bid.

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