1957 Franklin Half Dollar

1957 Franklin Half Dollar
MS-63 to MS-65
• Overall appearance: The coin looks bright and lustrous with strong silver shine, no obvious dulling or discoloration. Details are sharp on both sides—no flattening or wear on high points like Franklin’s cheek/hair curls (obverse) or the Liberty Bell’s contours (reverse). Lettering (“LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” etc.) is crisp and full.
• Condition indicators:
• No visible circulation wear, suggesting Mint State (uncirculated) rather than circulated grades (e.g., AU, XF, or lower).
• Surfaces appear relatively clean for the series (which often shows bag marks/contact marks from bulk handling), though minor hairlines or small ticks may be present (common in photos at this angle).
• The Liberty Bell shows good detail. The visible “crack” or line across the bell is almost certainly a die crack (a common minting artifact on many Franklin Half Dollars, including 1957 issues—not post-mint damage). It doesn’t appear to aff