1953 S Franklin Half Dollar NGC AU 58 Low-Mintage Key San Francisco Issue 016

Denomination: 50C

Coin: Franklin

Composition: Silver

Year: 1953

Strike Type: Business

Fineness: 0.9

Mint Location: San Francisco

KM Number: 109

Country of Origin: United States

Up for auction/sale is a high-grade early date 1953-S Franklin Half Dollar certified AU-58 (Almost Uncirculated 58) by NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company).

Struck at the San Francisco Mint, the 1953-S holds a special position in the series with a lower mintage of just 4,148,000 pieces—making it the third-lowest business strike mintage among all San Francisco Franklins. An AU-58 grade represents the absolute top tier of "Almost Uncirculated" condition—frequently called a "slider"—providing near-Mint State detail and sharp luster with only the slightest micro-trace of high-point friction. It is the perfect choice for budget-conscious set builders and key-date collectors seeking full Gem eye appeal without paying Mint State premiums.