Franklin Half Dollars

1955-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

The 1955 Franklin silver half dollar had the lowest-mintage of the short-lived Franklin series. Just 2,498,181 were struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the only facility to produce the coins that year, which was fewer than 3% of the number minted in the...

1963-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

At the time of issue in 1963, no one had any inkling that the Franklin halves produced by the Denver Mint would be the last in the popular series. But in late November of that year, John F. Kennedy was assassinated and the Franklin series was...

1953-S Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

When Congress authorized the Franklin silver half dollar in 1948, it was expected to be issued for at least 25 consecutive years. But following the tragic loss of President Kennedy, Congress quickly approved a new half dollar in his honor, abruptly...

1962-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

The Franklin half dollar series was the last complete American coin series to be struck with 90% silver content. In 1962 when these 50 cent pieces rolled off the press at the Denver Mint, no one had any inkling that the series would only be struck for...

1958-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

The Franklin half dollar was expected to be issued for at least 25 years, but the series was abruptly curtailed following the assassination of President Kennedy. The Franklin series proved to be the last of its kind completely struck with traditional 90%...

1963-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

1963 was the last year of the unexpectedly short lived Franklin series, as it was speedily replaced with the Kennedy half after JFK's assasination.

1948-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

For this initial date for circulation the Denver issue had a mintage of just 4 million. Later individual mintages in the 1948-1963 series reached as high as 67 million. Clearly detailed Very Fine quality.

1957-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

The Franklin half dollar was the last series to be entirely struck in 90% silver. In 1957, just under 20 million were struck at the Denver Mint and only a small fraction remain in this Brilliant Uncirculated quality.

1960-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

Only 18.2 million of these 90% silver dollars were output more than six decades ago at the Denver Mint. Just a few years later for the final issue of the series, over 67 million were produced at that branch mint. Begun in 1948, the Franklin half dollar...

1959-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

Just 6.2 million Franklin half dollar BUs were minted in Philadelphia in 1959. That same year over twice as many of the coins were produced at the Denver mint, the only other facility to produce Franklins in 1959. Only a limited number of those over...

1961-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

When Congress authorized the Franklin series in 1948, it was expected to be struck for a quarter of a century. But just a few years after this issue's release Congress approved a new half dollar design in the wake of President Kennedy's assassination...

1954-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

Just 13,188,2020 of these 90% silver half dollars were output in Philadelphia over six decades ago. Only a small portion of that mintage never entered commerce and has remained in Brilliant Uncirculated quality. The Franklin series is a collector...

1956-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

When Congress authorized the Franklin silver half dollar in 1948, it was expected to be issued for at least 25 consecutive years. But following the tragic loss of President Kennedy, a new 1964 Kennedy half dollar was quickly approved, abruptly...

1959-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

This 90% silver issue, from the beloved but short lived series, had a mintage of 13 million. When the final Denver Mint Franklin half dollar was issued four years later, production had risen to 67 million. Brilliant Uncirculated quality.

1949-S Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

1958-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

Just 4,042,000 Franklin half dollar BUs were minted in Philadelphia in 1958. That same year almost six times as many of the coins were produced at the Denver mint, the only other facility to produce Franklins that year. Only a limited number of those...

1948-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

For this initial date for circulation the no-mintmark Philadelphia issue had a mintage of just 3 million. Later individual mintages in the 1948-1963 series reached as high as 67 million. Clearly detailed Very Fine quality.

1951-S Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

Less well-known than the JFK half dollars that began circulation in 1964, the Franklin half dollar was introduced in 1948. Produced by the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mints, these half dollars were the final series minted completely with 90%...

1953-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

1950-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

With a mintage of just 7.7 million these Philadelphia Mint silver half dollars can be a tough find. Over twice as many Franklins were output in Philadelphia the very next year. The Franklin series was unexpectedly short lived, as it was replaced when the...

1949-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

This early date Denver Mint Franklin, from the last half dollar series to be completely struck in traditional 90% silver, had a circulation mintage of just 4.1 million. Later individual mintages in the 1948-1963 series reached as high as 67 million. When...

1961-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

When Congress authorized the Franklin silver half dollar series in 1948, it was expected to be issued for the next 25 years. Only two years after the release of this 1961 issue, Congress approved the Kennedy half dollar in the wake of the President's...

1952-S Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

When determining value of a coin collectors must consider the date, mintmark and condition of the specimen. This issue meets all three criteria beautifully! Over 47 million Franklin halves were struck for circulation in 1952, but fewer than 2% were...

1954-S Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

1949-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

1960-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

The Philadelphia Mint struck just over six million Franklin half dollars for circulation in 1960. By comparison, the Denver Mint output three times as many that same year. Our no-mintmark Philadelphia specimens never entered commerce and remain in...

1951-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

1952-S Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

1957-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

When Congress authorized the Franklin silver half dollar in 1948, it was expected to be issued for at least 25 consecutive years. But following the tragic loss of President Kennedy, Congress quickly approved a new 1964 Kennedy half, abruptly supplanting...

1950-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

1953-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

1954-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

This 1954-D issue had a mintage of just 25 million, significantly fewer than the 67 million output for the final Denver production just a few years later. When this Franklin first circulated, it could have bought a dozen eggs or five pounds of sugar...

1949-S Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

This San Francisco issue has one of the lowest mintages in the series. That minimal output, combined with original Brilliant Uncirculated quality makes this a collector favorite. Franklin half dollars are a very appealing choice as every issue was...

1952-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

1952 Philadelphia Franklin Half Dollar. The Franklin proved to be America's last half dollar to be completely struck in traditional 90% silver. When Congress authorized the Franklin half dollar in 1948, it was expected to be issued for 25 consecutive...

1948 to 1963 Franklin Silver Half Dollar Complete 35 Coin Set Brilliant Uncirculated

This superior set includes every date and mint issued in the popular series, all in lustrous Brilliant Uncirculated condition. All Franklin half dollars were struck with traditional 90% silver content until the series was unexpectedly cut short in late...

1951-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

1950-1954 Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

For many Americans, the post-World War II economy of the 1950s marked a period of incredible prosperity. The economic boom created a time where you literally got more bang for your buck — cars, housing, gadgets and gizmos were available to more people...

1952-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

1954-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

1962-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

1961 Franklin & 1964 Kennedy Silver Half Dollar Proof Pair

In 1961, nearly 29 million Franklin silver half dollars were struck for circulation, yet only a measly three million were produced in proof finish. At the time of issue, proof specimens could only be found in the annual limited-mintage proof set. Over...

1961 Franklin Half Dollar Proof

In 1961, nearly 29 million Franklin silver half dollars were struck for circulation, yet only a measly three million were produced in proof finish. At the time of issue, proof specimens could only be found in the annual limited-mintage proof set. Over...

1948 to 1963 Franklin Silver Half Dollar Complete 35 Coin Set Very Fine to Brilliant Uncirculated with Album

This set includes every date and mint issue in the popular Franklin silver half dollar series. When Congress authorized the Franklin silver half dollar in 1948, it was expected to be issued for at least 25 consecutive years. But following the tragic loss...

1958-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

In 1958, President Eisenhower established NASA, famous crooner and hip-swiveling Elvis joined the army and golf legend Arnold Palmer won the first of his four Masters titles. The hula hoop took the U.S. by storm and the fast food giant McDonalds sold its...

1958 P OR D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

In 1958, President Eisenhower established NASA, famous crooner and hipswiveling Elvis joined the army and golf legend Arnold Palmer won the first of his four Masters titles. The hula hoop took the U.S. by storm and the fast food giant McDonald's sold its...

1963 P OR D Franklin Silver Half Dollar About Uncirculated

No one had any inkling that the 1963 Franklin half dollars produced by Philadelphia and Denver would be the last issues of the popular series. But tragedy struck in late November of that year – President Kennedy's life was cut short by an assassin's...