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2 entries found for [year:1948]
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1/7/1948New Half Dollar Design Benjamin Franklins Profile
(United States Mint Press Release) Details of the new half-dollar design, which includes the likeness of Benjamin Franklin's profile on the obverse and a representation of the Liberty Bell on the reverse.
4/15/1948Striking Of Benjamin Franklin Liberty Bell Half Dollars
(United States Mint Press Release) Secretary Snyder announced that the new Benjamin Franklin-Liberty Bell half dollars are now being struck at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints.
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