1950-1959

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...

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...

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%...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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.

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

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

1951-P 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...

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...

1954-P Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

1952-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Very Fine

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...

1959 P & D Franklin Silver Half Dollar Pair Brilliant Uncirculated

Why collect Franklin half dollars? Well, we ask – why not?! Whether you're new to coin collecting or a veteran, the Franklin series' brief service of only 15 years allows you the opportunity to assemble a complete set with relative ease. Furthermore, all...