The obverse of the Franklin half dollar.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Value | $0.50 |
| Diameter | 30.61 mm |
| Obverse Design | Benjamin Franklin, author, inventor, philosopher and one of the Founding Fathers |
| Reverse Design | Liberty Bell and a small eagle |
| Coin Mass | 12.5 grams |
| Composition | 90% silver 10% copper |
| Silver Mass | 11.25 grams |
| Designer | John R. Sinnock |
| Mint Marks | D-Denver; S-San Francisco; none - Philadelphia. Located on reverse above center of the bell |
| Notes | The coin was struck during the cold war. Critics accused the mint of giving tribute to Joseph Stalin by including the initials JRS near Franklin's collar. JRS are the initials of the designer. |