1949 D Franklin Silver Half Dollar PCGS MS 64 FBL .99 Bid NO RESERVE

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JMCOINSNCOLLECTIBLES This auction is for a 1949 Denver Minted - Franklin Half Dollar Graded by PCGS as MS 64 With FULL BELL LINES I am starting this auction at just .99 cents with NO RESERVE and FREE SHIPPING Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963 The Franklin Silver Half Dollar - In 1948, World War II had given way to an uneasy peace-a "Cold War," as presidential adviser Bernard Baruch so aptly named the new climate of international tension. The year also witnessed the death of baseball legend Babe Ruth, the birth of the State of Israel and, with his presidential election upset of Thomas E. Dewey, a new lease on life in the White House for Harry S Truman. In 1948, an important change took place in United States coinage as well, when the Franklin half dollar made its debut. Its introduction completed the conversion of U.S. coin designs from allegorical figures to portraits of famous Americans. It also rang down the curtain on an era that many regard as the golden age of U. S. coinage art. The Walking Liberty half dollar, last struck in 1947, was the final precious-metal coin remaining in production from the early 20th-century period that spawned the "Mercury" dime, Standing Liberty quarter and Saint-Gaudens double eagle. Mint Director Nellie Tayloe Ross had contemplated a coin honoring Benjamin Franklin ever since seeing a U.S. Mint medal prepared in Franklin's honor in 1933 by John R. Sinnock, the Mint's chief sculptor-engraver. Evidence suggests that Ross might have made the change in the early 1940s, when the half dollar's design, used for the statutory minimum of 25 years, became eligible for replacement. Although escalating production demands occasioned by World War II postponed Ross' plans, she showed her enthusiasm for the project by directing Sinnock to design a Franklin coin on a contingency basis. It would be hard to fault Director Ross for her choice of Ben Franklin as a U.S. coinage subject. Of all the Founding Fathers, Franklin very likely enjoyed the greatest stature among his contemporaries, not only in this country but also abroad. He was justly renowned as a printer, publisher, author, inventor, scientist and diplomat, and he played a pivotal role in helping the colonies gain their independence by securing vital aid from France. NOTE THIS IS A Three DAY AUCTION!!! If this is the coin you have been dreaming about to complete a full bell line set Placing a bid will ensure a chance to get it. Franklin coins of this caliber sell very quickly and have the potential to quickly increase in price due to the rising price of silver bullion. The precious metals and coin markets havn't seen this level of activity since 1980. See photo’s above- - the lucky bidder who gets this coin will a happy customer- Guaranteed!- This is the ACTUAL COIN you will receive! With the price of Franklin silver halfs rising in the last year - I am starting the bidding at .99 with NO Reserve. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority ! I have been in business for over 20 years. I own and operate two successful businesses. My success is based on the fact that I consider professionalism and customer satisfaction to be the most important thing in any of my business enterprises! I follow up on my sales. These are a few examples of the sort of E mail and feedback I regularly receive. When bidding it is encouraged that potential buyers read feedback comments to be sure they are considering a reputable dealer. Just a few E bay compliments from my customers Item: 2005 AMERICAN EAGLE - ONE OUNCE SILVER PROOF COIN W/COA This message was sent after the listing closed . is the winner . I did receive my order, as advertised, very fast. Thanks for your interest. It's folks like you that make me continue to use ebay. Thanks Jordan . Item: 1921 US COIN Morgan Silver Dollar Coin Certified This message was sent after the listing closed . read more

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