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1948 to 1963 Franklin Half Dollars

The Franklin Half Dollar made its debut in 1948. Its introduction completed the conversion of U.S. coin designs to portraits of famous Americans.

The Franklin half dollar was designed by John R. Sinnock, the Mint’s chief sculptor-engraver. Sinnock’s portrait of Franklin, was modeled after a bust by 18th-century sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon.

The Liberty Bell on the reverse made sense as a complement to Franklin, since both have become closely identified not only with the nation’s birth but also with the city of Philadelphia.

Although Franklin half dollar mintages were modest by modern-day standards, the series contains no issues that are particularly rare. Total mintage for the series, including proofs, was almost 498 million coins. Because they are so plentiful, in circulated condition most Franklin halves bring little or no premium above their bullion value.

1963 Franklin Half Dollar      1963 Franklin Half Dollar reverse

1963 Franklin Half Dollar

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1949 BU -FULL BELL LINES- FRANKLIN 50c HALF DOLLAR ID#D530

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1955 FRANKLIN SILVER HALF DOLLAR

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Rainbow Mint Set toned 1957-P Gem BU Franklin Half

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1958 Franklin Half 50c NICE CH UNC MINT SET GEM *NICE*

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1958 Franklin Half 50c MINT SET Choice uncirculated

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1963 NGC MS63 FRANKLIN 50c SILVER HALF DOLLAR REGISTRY GEM GREAT VALUE

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1956-P FRANKLIN HALF DOLLAR ★ MS-64-FBL PCGS ★ UNCIRCULATED SILVER ◄EDELMANS►

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1960 FRANKLIN CHOICE PROOF SILVER HALF DOLLAR - VC4

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1959 FRANKLIN CHOICE PROOF SILVER HALF DOLLAR - VC3

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1963 FRANKLIN HALF DOLLAR .900 SILVER ***PROOF***

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1962 Franklin Half Dollar - NGC Graded PF67

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1961-D Ben Franklin Silver Half Dollar - Great Coin! - BF-126

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ONE 1952 SILVER FRANKLIN HALF DOLLAR!!!*NICE CHOICE+ COIN*

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1962 Ben Franklin Half Dollars, lot of 11

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1951-S " FRANKLIN 90% SILVER HALF DOLLAR {CIRCULATED}" N.3354

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1949-S Franklin Half Dollar

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1963-D " FRANKLIN HALF DOLLAR 90% SILVER"{ CIRCULATED} N.3372

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1961-D Ben Franklin Silver Half Dollar - Great Coin! - BF-125

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A full set of Franklin halves consists of 35 different strikes and 14 different proofs. Because it is so compact and easily affordable in less-than-pristine grades, the series is widely collected by date and mint.

The best place to purchase Franklin Half Dollar is at eBay. You can assemble a complete set in average condition for about $300.00. Buy your Franklin Half Dollars in Mixed Lots, rolls or groups of 10 to 20 and save.


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