Franklin Half Dollars

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...

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.

1949-S Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

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...

1954-S Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

1949-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

1951-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

1952-S Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

1950-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

1953-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

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...

1951-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

1952-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

90% Silver/10% Copper 12.5g 30.6mm MM - Reverse above bell below E in STATES

1954-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine