1948-1963 Franklin 90% Silver Half Dollar $1 FV

Coin Highlights

• Face Value: $1.00 (2 × 50¢ Franklin Half Dollars)

• Date Range: 1948–1963 (our choice of dates and mintmarks)

• Silver Content: 0.715 troy oz total actual silver weight (ASW) per $1 face

• Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper

• Design:

  • Obverse – Benjamin Franklin portrait by John R. Sinnock

  • Reverse – Liberty Bell with small eagle, symbolizing American independence

• Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco (mixed by availability)

Historical Significance

The Franklin Half Dollar series ran from 1948 until 1963, replacing the Walking Liberty Half and showcasing Founding Father Benjamin Franklin on U.S. circulating coinage for the first time. The Liberty Bell on the reverse underscores Franklin’s role in America’s Revolutionary era. The series ended abruptly in 1963 after President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, making these the last regular-issue U.S. halves before the Kennedy design.

Collectibility & Bullion Appeal

Franklin halves occupy a sweet spot for both collectors and stackers. Sold here by face value, they’re often purchased for their silver content, yet many enjoy checking dates and mintmarks for better pieces. Expect honest circulation wear typical of 90% silver coinage; conditions will vary by lot, and larger orders may receive a wider mix of dates and mints. Multiple quantities will be combined for convenient storage and stacking.

Specifications (Per Coin)

• Denomination: 50 Cents (Half Dollar)

• Years of Issue: 1948–1963

• Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper

• Weight: 12.50 g (0.36169 troy oz ASW)

• Diameter: 30.6 mm

• Edge: Reeded

• Mint Marks: P, D, S (varies by coin)