Question for coin collectors

[jnicholes]

So, I was watching TV, a show called Mystery Science Theater 3000, and in one of the shorts, there was a coin that was in the theme of the short. Here is the video with that coin in the show.



As funny as the show is, I dont believe I have seen a coin with Benjamin Franklin on it. I thought half dollars only had Kennedy on them.

Am I missing some knowledge about coins?

Jared

 

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[thursdaythunder]

Barber Half Dollar (1892 - 1915)
Walking Liberty Half Dollar (1916 - 1947)
Franklin Half Dollar (1948 - 1963)
Kennedy Half Dollar (1964 - Present)

 

[jnicholes]

Barber Half Dollar (1892 - 1915)
Walking Liberty Half Dollar (1916 - 1947)
Franklin Half Dollar (1948 - 1963)
Kennedy Half Dollar (1964 - Present)

Thanks. I knew what I was missing something. I didn't know that there were 4 different types of half dollars.

 

[TooManyHobbies]

Flowing Hair 1794-1795
Draped Bust 1796-1807
Capped Bust 1807-1839
Seated Liberty 1839-1891

 

[Professor of Engineering]

You may wish to purchase coin book (Red Book...etc). These books have photos, mintage, value and information on each coin. This is a very valuable tool for someone starting out in coin collecting.

 

[Raider19962]

Yes, you might want to study up on these types of coins, since, with any luck, you might be finding some of them!