Ole Ben Franklin. A great man. A symbol of innovation and resourcefulness, Franklin inspired (inspires!) millions of people.
Honoring him with the half dollar ensured his continued inspiration for generations to come. The Franklin half and the Roosevelt dime were both designed by John Sinnock.
One could presume that had tragedy not struck in the death of JFK that the Franklin Half Dollar could be in use today similar to the Roosevelt dime.
Some have argued that the obverse was not a great likeness of Franklin anyway and would have been replaced. Maybe, but what of Roosevelt, did Sinnock become more skilled on the dime?
Besides the reverse in a proof quality coin has some great detail on the Liberty Bell.
A relatively small run of 15 years and overlooked by many collectors, the Franklin half is a hidden gem in silver coins.
Amazon has started selling Franklin Half Dollars