But, due to the coin shortage of 1965, they may have more collector value, which is the case with a type 2 clad Washington quarter in gem ... a 1960 Ben Franklin half dollar is worth at least ...

The last time the U.S. discontinued a coin ... half-dollar financially viable for the Mint, as it's made for less than its face value, unlike the penny and nickel. Originally, up until 1965 ...