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American Franklin Half Dollar Silver Coin Half dollar franklin common date
Today's Purchase Price
MS
AU
XF
VF
¥4000
¥3200
¥2400
¥2000
Cleaned
¥2000
Diameter :
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30.6mm
12.5
90% Silver
Product Description
Franklin Half Dollar (1948-1963) Purchase Page [GoldSilverJapan]
GoldSilverJapan offers high prices for Franklin Half Dollar silver coins issued in the United States between 1948 and 1963. This historic silver coin, featuring the portrait of Benjamin Franklin, is popular with a wide range of people, from collectors to investors and international silver collectors.
What is a Franklin Half Dollar?
The Franklin Half Dollar is a 50-cent silver coin issued in commemoration of Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, who was also known as an inventor, philosopher, and diplomat. This coin was designed by John R. Sinnock and features the Liberty Bell on the reverse. It is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, with a total weight of 12.5 grams.
Year of Issue, Mintage, and Market Price (MS Grade)
Franklin Half Dollars, minted between 1948 and 1963, had different mintage numbers and market prices depending on the year. Key details are summarized below:
• 1948: 3,006,814 mintage. $80 in MS-63, $215 in MS-65, and $1,500 in MS-66.
• 1948-D: 4,028,600 mintage. $3,500 in MS-66.
• 1949: 5,614,000 mintage. $400 in MS-65, $4,500 in MS-66.
• 1949-D: 9,634,000 mintage. $3,250 in MS-66.
• 1949-S: 3,744,000 minted. $1,000 in MS-65.
• 1950: 7,742,123 minted. $14,500 in MS-66.
• 1950-D: 8,031,600 minted. $7,500 in MS-66.
• 1951: 16,802,102 minted. $310 in MS-65.
• 1951-D: 9,475,200 minted. $950 in MS-66.
• 1951-S: 13,696,000 minted. $1,000 in MS-66.
• 1952: 21,192,093 minted. $1,200 in MS-66.
• 1952-D: 25,395,600 minted. $2,000 in MS-66.
• 1952-S: 5,526,000 minted. $2,800 in MS-66.
• 1953: 2,668,120 minted. $1,450 in MS-66.
• 1953-D: 20,900,400 minted. $2,000 in MS-66.
• 1953-S: 13,148,800 minted. $1,500 in MS-66.
• 1954: 25,445,580 minted. $2,500 in MS-66.
• 1954-D: 26,853,600 minted. $1,500 in MS-66.
• 1954-S: 4,993,000 minted. $3,200 in MS-66.
• 1955: 2,498,181 minted. $3,200 in MS-66.
• 1956: 4,032,000 minted. $285 in MS-66.
• 1957: 19,966,850 minted. $400 in MS-66.
• 1957-D: 19,966,850 minted. $285 in MS-66.
• 1958: 23,962,412 minted. $325 in MS-66.
• 1958-D: 23,962,412 minted. $325 in MS-66.
• 1959: 13,053,750 minted. $3,900 in MS-66.
• 1959-D: 13,053,750 minted. $2,000 in MS-66.
• 1960: 6,024,000 minted. $2,000 in MS-66.
• 1960-D: 18,215,812 minted. $1,500 in MS-66.
• 1961: 2,996,000 minted. $2,000 in MS-66.
• 1961-D: 20,276,442 minted. $2,500 in MS-66.
• 1962: 9,714,000 minted. $2,000 in MS-66.
• 1962-D: 35,473,281 minted. $2,500 in MS-66.
• 1963: 22,164,000 minted. $3,000 in MS-66.
• 1963-D: 67,069,292 minted. $3,750 in MS-66.
Premium Prices Due to Full Bell Lines
In the case of Franklin half dollars, "Full Bell Lines" refers to a coin with the Liberty Bell lines fully visible on the reverse. This makes it highly rare and significantly more expensive. Some price examples include:
• 1949-S: $3,250 in MS-66, $4,500 in MS-67.
• 1953-S: $6,250 in MS-65, $8,500 in MS-66.
• 1955: $6,000 in MS-66.
• 1963-D: $15,000 in MS-67.
Proof Strike Issuance and Value
Proof coins have a mirror-like luster and are high-quality coins intended for collectors rather than for general circulation. Below are the mintage numbers and prices of major proof coins by grade:
• 1950: 51,386 minted, $16,000 in PF-68.
• 1951: 57,500 minted, $1,100 in PF-67.
• 1952: 81,980 minted, $2,250 for PF-67.
• 1953: 128,800 minted, $2,500 for PF-67.
• 1955: 378,200 minted, $1,500 for PF-67.
• 1956 (Variety 1): 233,300 minted, $470 for PF-67.
• 1960: 1,691,602 minted, $1,000 for PF-68.
• 1961 Doubled Die Reverse: $14,500 for PF-68.
• 1962: 3,218,019 minted.
• 1963: 3,075,645 minted.
About Buying at GoldSilverJapan
GoldSilverJapan offers the highest prices in Japan for Franklin Half Dollars, regardless of their year of issue, mint mark, grade, or condition. A premium may be added for proof strikes, full bell lines, or special die variations.
If you have a Franklin Half Dollar lying around, please contact GoldSilverJapan. Our expert staff will carefully appraise it and offer cash on the spot.
Why GoldSilverJapan?
• Purchases based on the latest market price in line with the collector market
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• A proven track record of high purchase prices
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