1955 Franklin "Bugs Bunny" Silver Half Dollar
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In 1955, the spotlight was on Error coins, and collectors were checking their change. So when the unusual “Bugs Bunny” half dollar error was discovered about a year later, it only created more excitement. Now, you can add this popular 1955 Franklin variety to your own collection! Due to an abundance of earlier half dollars, the U.S. Mint didn’t release the ’55 Franklins until the summer of 1956. And with collectors already looking for errors, the Bugs Bunny variety was soon spotted.
Called a die clash, this error occurred when the obverse and reverse dies hit each other without a planchet in between. The clash impressed design details from the reverse into Franklin’s lips, creating what appears to be buck teeth – hence, the nickname Bugs Bunny. Not only is this the best known of the Franklin errors, but it’s from 1955, a date that has the lowest mintage business strike in the series! This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Franklin half dollar’s start, making this the perfect time to add a desirable variety to your collection. Comes displayed in a FREE custom holder – order now!
