AAC Exclusive 1954 Franklin Half Dollar Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Coin w/ Case

1954 Franklin Half Dollar Mercedes-Benz  300 SL Coin w/ Case

Packaging exclusive to America's Auction Channel

Composition: 90% silver and 10% copper

Weight: 12.5 grams

Diameter: 30.6 mm

Designer: John R. Sinnock and John Frederick Lewis

Obverse Design: Features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse side.

Reverse Design: Depicts the Liberty Bell with the inscription "E Pluribus Unum."

The Mercedes-Benz 300 SL is a legendary sports car that made a significant impact on automotive history

Production Years: The 300 SL was produced from 1954 to 1963

Design: It was initially introduced as a gullwing coupé (1954-1957) and later as a roadster (1957-1963)

Origins: The 300 SL traces its roots to the Mercedes-Benz W194 race car, which competed in endurance races in the early 1950s

Innovations: The 300 SL featured gullwing doors, a tubular spaceframe chassis, and direct fuel injection, making it one of the first production cars to use this technology

Performance: It was powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six engine, producing around 180 horsepower, and could reach speeds of up to 260 km/h (162 mph)

Market Impact: The 300 SL was introduced to the American market at the suggestion of Max Hoffman, Mercedes-Benz's U.S. importer, who recognized the potential demand for a high-performance sports car

The 300 SL remains a highly sought-after classic car, celebrated for its performance, design, and technological advancements.