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.
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
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
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.