1951 D Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS 63 FBL Early Date Issue 009

Denomination: 50C

Coin: Franklin

Composition: Silver

Year: 1951

Strike Type: Business

Fineness: 0.9

Mint Location: Denver

KM Number: 109

Country of Origin: United States

Up for auction/sale is a high-grade early date 1951-D Franklin Half Dollar certified MS-63 FBL (Full Bell Lines) by NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company).

Struck at the Denver Mint, the 1951-D is a classic early-date issue favored by collectors for its sharp branch-mint strike and rich silver content. Securing an early 1950s Denver Franklin with NGC's strict Full Bell Lines (FBL) designation requires exceptional strike execution across the lower horizontal lines of the Liberty Bell—a detail frequently weak on business strikes of this era. Highlighted by rich cartwheel luster with an attractive light golden hue, this certified specimen offers fantastic eye appeal for any registry set or 90% silver collection.