1961-1963 Franklin 90% Silver Proof Trio & Kennedy 40% Silver Proof Trio

Product Description

1961-1963 Franklin Silver Half Dollar Proof Trio. When Congress authorized the Franklin half dollar series in 1948, it was expected to be issued for at least 25 years. But in 1964 following the tragic loss of President Kennedy, the new JFK half dollar was approved. The Franklin was America's last half dollar series to be completely struck in 90% silver. Our set features the final 1961, 1962 and 1963 dates in proof form. These coins were only issued as part of complete proof sets and can be tough to find separately.

Kennedy Half Dollar 40% Silver Proof Trio. The Coinage Act of 1965 brought with it the end of 90% silver content traditionally used in circulating U.S. coins. The dime and quarter became copper-nickel clad, and the precious metal content of the half dollar was reduced to 40% from 1968 until 1970, after which it was eliminated entirely, save for the 1976 Bicentennial issue. We'll select a combination of three superlatively minted 40% silver proofs from 1968, 1969, 1970 or 1976. Double-struck engravings and dazzling mirror surfaces.