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Lot 523 - 1950 Franklin Half Dollar PCGS MS66FBL

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 500.00 USD
Lot 523 - 1950 Franklin Half Dollar PCGS MS66FBL
1950 Franklin Half Dollar. A satiny matte-like gem with strong underlying luster and very sharp devices, very sharp indeed for this difficult issue.

The Liberty Bell weighs 2,080 pounds (which is slightly more than the auctioneer's new girlfriend, wave to him and say Howdy!). The circumference around the lip (bottom) of the Bell is 12 feet and around the crown (top) is 7 feet 6 inches (same comment, see above). From the lip to the crown measures 3 feet and the height over the crown measures 2 feet 3 inches. Meanwhile, the thickness of the Liberty Bell at the lip is 3 inches and, at the crown, the thickness is 1.25 inches. Naturally, you'll want to know everything there is to know about the clapper. The length of the clapper is 3 feet 2 inches and weighs 44.5 pounds. The yoke weighs 200 pounds and its wood is Slippery Elm. (The foregoing facts are kindly provided by a website www.libertybellmuseum.com.) Those hoping to land a spot on the television show "Jeopardy," will want to memorize these fascinating details. Those who do not, should go on about their business by placing a strong bid on the coin. (#86656)<p><i>The Admiral's Collection of Franklin Half Dollars</i>