The Franklin Half Dollar, designed by John R. Sinnock, was minted from 1948 to 1963. The Proof issues of the Franklin Half Dollar would not commence until two years later in 1950. This specific example was struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1950 and has been graded in Proof 67 condition. Recognizing the quality of this stunning coin, it has been placed in the NGC exclusive ''We the People'' holders which are reserved for coins deemed to exhibit the highest quality luster and eye appeal for their year and grade after being personally inspected by Rick Tomaska, who has hand-signed the label himself. Out of every Only a very small number of 1951 Franklin Half Dollars graded in PF65 condition will be eligible to be part of the Tomaska Signature Series. With a minuscule mintage of only 51,386 examples and such a low PF67 Tomaska Signature Series population, this coin is an Absolute and Condition Rarity.