The handsome 1953-S Franklin half dollar was struck in 90% fine silver over 50 years ago at the San Francisco Mint. The Franklin series of 1948-1963 carries the portrait of only the fourth real person to be depicted on a regular-issue U.S. coin (following Presidents Lincoln, Washington and Roosevelt). In the year 1953, Dwight D. Eisenhower was inaugurated president, and Queen Elizabeth II was coronated. Add the 1953-S Franklin half dollar to your collection today!