A set of commemorative Franklin silver dollars was issued in 2006. As of 03/2010 these coins sell for anywhere from $20 to $40 depending on quality.
If you have a coin with any other date on it and a picture of the Liberty Bell on the back, please check the denomination again. You'll find that it's a half dollar.
7-8-11>>> All Franklin halves are considered common, even proof coins. Typical 1962 proofs sell for $18.00-$20.00
Ansel Franklin Hall died in 1962.
Not especially, but rarer than some other dates in the series. The 2007 Red Book value for a 1952 (minted in Philadelphia) Franklin Half Dollar in MS-60 (low Uncirculated) condition would be about $12, with 1952-D (minted in Denver) at $9 and 1952-S (minted in San Francisco) at $40.
220 times. in 1962 Bob Marley was doing 500m hurdles and got a silver medal
1989 − 1962 = 27 years
This coin is frequently called a Franklin half dollar because it has a picture of statesman, inventor, and Founding Father Benjamin Franklin. There's more information at the Related Question linked below.
Benjamin Franklin is on the 1948-1963 Silver Half Dollars.
The 1962 Franklin half dollar is one of the highest mintage of the series, most are valued for the silver at about $11.00.
7-8-11>>> All Franklin halves are considered common, even proof coins. Typical 1962 proofs sell for $18.00-$20.00
Please take another look. That's Benjamin Franklin on the half dollar. Jefferson is on the US nickel.
Benjamin Franklin Fairless died on 1962-01-01.
1962 is not a hard date to come by for Franklin half dollars, actually all Franklin half's regardless of mintmark are common and most circulated coins are valued for the silver only, about $7.00
It's not JFK, it's Ben Franklin and the value is about $12.00 just for the silver. NOTE: JFK appeared in 1964 for the first time on the half dollar
The 1962 Franklin half dollar is one of the highest mintage dates of the series, a typical Mint State coin is $18.00-$20.00, collectible circulated coins are $16.88 to $17.95 depending on the grade.
There are .3617 troy ounces in a 1962 US half dollar.
It would destroy the collector value however it would still be worth around $10 for its silver value.
Please turn the coin over and check the denomination on the back. You'll find it's a half dollar. The U.S. did not mint any $1 coins from 1936 to 1970 inclusive.