"1964-D" Franklin Silver Half Dollar fantasy issue, MS-68 FBL, 278 Minted

Some evidence of the underlying host coin design will likely show somewhere, such as head and/or Liberty Bell. Housed in a non-PVC "flip" holder with certificate. Final mintage: 278.

The 1964 Franklin silver half dollar is a coin that almost was. The US Mint performed preliminary preparations to mint 1964 Franklin half dollars. But due to the assassination of President Kennedy, no 1964-dated Franklin coins were actually minted (1964 Kennedy half dollars were produced instead).

Now available is this modern over-strike "1964-D" Franklin silver half dollar, the most exacting and faithful (and only) rendition ever produced. Holding this coin in hand gives the viewer a true sense of what it would be like to own an original 1964-D Franklin silver half dollar. And since these are over-struck on genuine Franklin silver half dollars, they have the correct weight (no metal is added or removed), correct metallic content, and correct diameter. All the over-strikes are privately and painstakingly performed using a surplus Denver Mint coin press.

This modern fantasy is LEGAL and is not required to carry a "COPY" stamp for the following reasons:

1) These are not copies of Franklin silver half dollars - they are privately over-struck on GENUINE government-issue Franklin silver half dollars that were originally minted from 1948-1963.
2) According to the US Treasury, no 1964 Franklin silver half dollars were minted - so this can't be a copy of one since they don't exist.
3) Defacing of US coins is legal so long as the defacement isn't for fraudulent purposes.

By purchasing one or more of these coins, the buyer agrees to provide full disclosure of their origin when reselling them. Failure to provide potential buyers with complete and accurate information when offering these coins could result in criminal and/or civil fraud charges. In other words, don't even think about trying to sell these to unaware buyers as original 1964-D Franklin silver half dollars !

The pictures accurately show what the coins look like. No photo editing was performed. There may be subtle differences between coins. Since they are over-struck on existing coins, there may be evidence of the original coin design showing since the overstrike is usually not perfectly aligned with the original strike. Do not attempt to use these as legal tender. This product is NOT endorsed or approved by the US Mint, US Treasury, or US Government.