Franklin Half Dollar
The Franklin Half Dollar was minted from 1948 to 1963 in the United States. Benjamin Franklin is on the front and the Liberty Bell is on the reverse. A small eagle is to the right of the bell. Franklin actually opposed the selection of the eagle as the symbol of the US, he wanted the turkey as he thought it was a more ‘noble’ bird.
Barber Half Dollar
Telephone service became a reality between New York and Chicago and the Coca Cola Company got its start in Atlanta, Georgia in the year 1892. It was a time for new beginnings in the United States and changes were happening at the US Mint as well. Three new silver coins entered the stage, including the Barber Half Dollar.
Walking Liberty Half Dollar
The Walking Liberty Half Dollars were minted from 1916 to 1947. The design is by Adolph A. Weinman and his initials AAW are under the eagle’s wing feathers on the reverse.
Seated Liberty Half Dollar
The Seated Liberty design was depicted on multiple US coins including the half dollar.The Seated Liberty half dollar pictures Lady Liberty sitting with a heraldic shield on the front and an eagle on the reverse.
Capped Bust Half Dollar
The Capped Bust Half Dollars were minted from 1807 through 1839 with continuous minting of this series with the exception of 1816, the year of the horrendous fire at the Mint.
Draped Bust Half Dollar
The US Mint replaced the youthful Miss Liberty with a more mature and sedate portrait in 1796, one that is referred to as the Draped Bust. The Draped Bust half dollar was minted from that year through 1807.
Flowing Hair Half Dollar
The Flowing Hair Half Dollar was only minted for two years from 1794 to 1795 in the Philadelphia Mint. The 1794 is rare with only 23,464 minted while the 1795 is easier to run across as there were 299,680 made.
