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 most valuable Franklin half dollar is the 1953 deep cameo proof in PR68 condition. It has a value of around $65,000.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 most valuable Franklin half dollar is the 1953 deep cameo proof in PR68 condition. It has a value of around $65,000.