AAC EXCLUSIVE 1957 Franklin Half Dollar Chevrolet Corvette Coin w/ Case

1957 Franklin Half Dollar Chevrolet  Corvette 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 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is a classic sports car that marked a significant evolution in the Corvette's design and performance

Design: The 1957 Corvette featured a new, larger 283 cubic inch (4.6 L) V8 engine, which was a bored-out version of the previous 265 cubic inch engine,This engine could produce up to 283 horsepower with the optional fuel injection system

Performance: The Corvette's performance improved significantly with the new engine, offering a 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds and a top speed of 132 mph

Innovations: The 1957 model introduced Ramjet fuel injection, which was a significant technological advancement at the time,Only 1,040 Corvettes were equipped with this option

Appearance: The 1957 Corvette also featured dual exhausts, a 3-spoke competition-style steering wheel, and a tachometer as standard equipment

Market Impact: The 1957 Corvette helped establish the Corvette as a true sports car and significantly boosted its sales and reputation