Benjamin Franklin Half Dollars: 1957 P, D
In the year 1957, approximately 6 Million Ben Franklin half dollars were minted in Philadelphia (no mint mark) and about 20 Million were made at the Denver mint.
Franklin halves were made of 90% silver. The mint mark appears on the reverse side of the coin above the image of the Liberty Bell.
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Events of 1957: January 14 - Humphrey Bogart dies, February 10 - Laura Ingalls Wilder dies, March 1 - Publication of "The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss, October 4 - Soviets launch Sputnik satellite.
Right: Picture of Ted Geisel (Dr. Seuss).
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