1961 is not a hard date to come by for Franklin half dollars. Actually all Franklin half's (1948-1963) regardless of mintmark are common and most circulated coins are valued for the silver only, about $12.00
That's Ben Franklin, not Thomas Jefferson, and it's worth about $13 as of 28 Feb. 2012.
$12.
Roosevelt is on the dime and Franklin is on the half dollar. Value is $7.00 to $8.50
The 1963 Franklin half dollar is so common if it has any wear at all the value is for the silver only, about $10.00.
The most valuable Franklin half dollar is the 1953 deep cameo proof in PR68 condition. It has a value of around $65,000.
That's Ben Franklin, not Thomas Jefferson, and it's worth about $13 as of 28 Feb. 2012.
The last Franklin Half Dollar was minted in 1963.
1962D Franklin Half Dollar: in very fine condition is worth $3.00, uncirculated is worth $7.00.
$12.
At current silver prices, a '61 Franklin half is worth just under $10.
Current retail value is $8.00
No president is on a 1961 half dollar. It depicts Benjamin Franklin who was a Founding Father, statesman, diplomat, inventor, writer, and philosopher ... but never president.
The 1960 Benjamin Franklin half dollar can be worth 15.00 dollars or more. The specific value of the coin will vary depending on its condition.
The 1958 Franklin half is a common coin, currently worth about $9 for the silver.
$12.00
Roosevelt is on the dime and Franklin is on the half dollar. Value is $7.00 to $8.50
The 1963 Franklin half dollar is so common if it has any wear at all the value is for the silver only, about $10.00.