That would be really interesting because the first Franklin halves weren't struck until 1948.
If you have a 1963 half, it's worth about $6 for its metal content.
If you have something else please post a new question with more details to help ID it. Please don't assume anything about the design because confusion can make it more difficult to ID.
1963 is a common date for Franklin halves. It's currently worth about $11.
Depending on the condition, it could be worth <7-20 US dollars. It is for sure worth 36% of an ounce of silver.
The 1963-D Franklin half dollar is the highest mintage of the series, most are only valued for the silver at about $11.00.
It was made in 1961
It was made in 1961
10.00
A 1961 Cincinnati Reds World Series ashtray an rang in value from $20.00 to over $60.00. The value is based on condition of the ashtrays as well as interest from potential buyers.
Children: Deloreese Daniels ("Dumpsey"; adopted 1961), Dr. James Barger (adopted 1965); stepchildren: Franklin Lett III, Dominique Lett.
Turn the coin over and look at the denomination on the back. It's a half dollar.
4-13-11>> So many were made that most are valued for the silver, about $13.00
It's actually called a Franklin half because it shows a picture of Benjamin Franklin rather than Miss Liberty. Please see the Related Question for more information.
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.
Current retail value is $8.00
Please check again and post a new question. JFK halves were first minted in 1964, following the assassination. 1961 halves have Benjamin Franklin's portrait.
It was made in 1961
A U.S. fifty cent piece dated 1961 is a Franklin half dollar. The coin is not rare, if it shows any wear the value is about $12.00 just for the silver.
Please check your coin again and post a new, separate question. No US $1 coins were struck from 1936 to 1970 inclusive. If the coin has a picture of Benjamin Franklin on the front, please turn it over and look at the denomination; it's a half dollar. In that case, check the related question for more information.
$5.50
Please check your coin again. It's either not 1961, not JFK, or not a dollar. > In 1961 Kennedy was (a) very much alive and (b) had just taken office so his image couldn't legally be on a coin. > The US didn't make any $1 coins from 1936 to 1970 inclusive. > Half dollars carried a picture of Benjamin Franklin from 1948 to 1963. > JFK's picture was put on the half in 1964 following the assassination in November 1963.
As of 02/2009, about $6 for its silver content.The coin is very common, most are only valued for the silver, about $12.00