1948 D Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS-64 FBL (Full Bell Lines) Inaugural First 002

Denomination: 50C

Coin: Franklin

Composition: Silver

Year: 1948

Strike Type: Business

Fineness: 0.9

Mint Location: Denver

KM Number: 109

Variety: Full Bell Lines

Country of Origin: United States

Up for auction/sale is a stunning, high-grade inaugural 1948-D Franklin Half Dollar certified MS-64 FBL (Full Bell Lines) by NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company).

Struck at the Denver Mint during the first year of the Franklin Half Dollar series, this 1948-D issue marks the historic debut branch-mint delivery of John R. Sinnock’s iconic design featuring founding father Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse. Obtaining the coveted Full Bell Lines (FBL) designation on a first-year Denver issue requires exceptional strike execution across the lower horizontal lines of the Liberty Bell. Highlighted by rich cartwheel luster with a beautiful golden hue, this gem-quality first-year piece offers outstanding eye appeal and sharp strike detail for any registry set or silver collection.