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Franklin Half Dollar

Franklin Half Dollar

  • 1948 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS67
    1948 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS67
    U.S. Mint
    | SKU: 506219003

    1948 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS67

    $1,687.50
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  • 1948-D 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS67 (769075017)
    1948-D 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS67 (769075017)
    U.S. Mint
    | SKU: 769075017

    1948-D 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS67 (769075017)

    $3,780.00
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  • 1949 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar PCGS MS67
    1949 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar PCGS MS67
    U.S. Mint
    | SKU: 519848057

    1949 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar PCGS MS67

    $6,325.00
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  • 1949-D 50C FL Brown Label Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS66
    1949-D 50C FL Brown Label Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS66
    U.S. Mint
    | SKU: 771165045

    1949-D 50C FL Brown Label Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS66

    $687.50
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  • 1949-S 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS66+
    1949-S 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS66+
    U.S. Mint
    | SKU: 766023009

    1949-S 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS66+

    $843.75
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  • 1949-S 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS67
    1949-S 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS67
    U.S. Mint
    | SKU: 765114004

    1949-S 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS67

    $2,937.50
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  • 1950 50C Proof Franklin Half Dollar PCGS PR67
    1950 50C Proof Franklin Half Dollar PCGS PR67
    U.S. Mint
    | SKU: 771290094

    1950 50C Proof Franklin Half Dollar PCGS PR67

    $2,375.00
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  • 1950 50C Proof Franklin Half Dollar PCGS PR67 (771290025)
    1950 50C Proof Franklin Half Dollar PCGS PR67 (771290025)
    U.S. Mint
    | SKU: 771290025

    1950 50C Proof Franklin Half Dollar PCGS PR67 (771290025)

    $2,375.00
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  • 1951 50C Proof Franklin Half Dollar PCGS PR66 (757488036)
    1951 50C Proof Franklin Half Dollar PCGS PR66 (757488036)
    U.S. Mint
    | SKU: 757488036

    1951 50C Proof Franklin Half Dollar PCGS PR66 (757488036)

    $875.00
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  • 1953-S 50C Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS67 (768908006)
    1953-S 50C Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS67 (768908006)
    U.S. Mint
    | SKU: 768908006

    1953-S 50C Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS67 (768908006)

    $812.50
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  • 1954 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS66+
    1954 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS66+
    U.S. Mint
    | SKU: 768613028

    1954 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS66+

    $750.00
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  • 1954-S 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS66 (772146004)
    1954-S 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS66 (772146004)
    U.S. Mint
    | SKU: 772146004

    1954-S 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS66 (772146004)

    $718.75
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  • 1957-D 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS67 (769370029)
    1957-D 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS67 (769370029)
    U.S. Mint
    | SKU: 769370029

    1957-D 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS67 (769370029)

    $812.50
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  • 1958 50C Proof Franklin Half Dollar NGC PR69 (771528023)
    1958 50C Proof Franklin Half Dollar NGC PR69 (771528023)
    U.S. Mint
    | SKU: 771528023

    1958 50C Proof Franklin Half Dollar NGC PR69 (771528023)

    $625.00
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  • 1958-D 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS67 (506231002)
    1958-D 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS67 (506231002)
    U.S. Mint
    | SKU: 506231002

    1958-D 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS67 (506231002)

    $687.50
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  • 1960-D 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS66
    1960-D 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS66
    U.S. Mint
    | SKU: 766420009

    1960-D 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS66

    $1,562.50
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  • 1961-D 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS66 (765692018)
    1961-D 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS66 (765692018)
    U.S. Mint
    | SKU: 765692018

    1961-D 50C FL Franklin Half Dollar NGC MS66 (765692018)

    $2,000.00
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Franklin Halves

Most coinage designs right after World War II had been in place for years. The Walking Liberty Half Dollar had also been around since 1916. The Mint Director, Nellie Tayloe Ross, told US Mint Chief Engraver, John R. Sinnock, to prepare sketches for redesigning the Half Dollar and that the subject would be ‘Founding Father’ Benjamin Franklin.

Sinnock created the initial designs, but he died at age 58. So, the designs were completed by Sinnock’s successor Gilroy Roberts. The designs were as expected. The obverse had a depiction of Benjamin Franklin, facing right, with the motto “LIBERTY” above him. The date was tucked under Franklin’s chin and the motto “IN GOD WE TRUST” was on the bottom edge, below Franklin.

The reverse of the coin featured the Liberty Bell with “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” surmounting Franklin, “HALF DOLLAR” was at the bottom. The legend “E PLURIBUS UNUM” was to the left of the bell and, in compliance with US regulations, a small eagle was placed to the right of the bell.

Sinnock wanted accuracy and the bell was displayed as it normally looked, the crack going right up the center of the bell, starting at the clapper. In January of 1948, the Treasury announced the new half dollar and Benjamin Franklin became only the fifth person and first person who wasn’t a President to appear on regular US coinage.

Virtually all dates are common and available in Almost Uncirculated grade at a slight premium to its bullion value, except the 1949-D, 1949-S, 1950-D, 1952-S, 1955 and 1961 Doubled Die Reverse Proof.

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