Franklin Half

35 dated issues mapped by mint, strike, variety, grade, and collector value.

Issues35

Date span1948–1963

Business strikes35

Melt tracked35

Collector Context

Designer John R. SinnockYears 1948–1963

The only US circulating coin to depict Benjamin Franklin. Short run - replaced by the Kennedy Half after JFK's assassination. The "full bell lines" designation on the reverse Liberty Bell is the key collectible variable for high-grade examples.

Most Active MintP · 16

Lowest Mintage Listed2,498,1811955 Franklin Half

Starter Coins

Lower entry prices in this series

1948 Franklin HalfP$12 1948-D Franklin HalfD$12 1949 Franklin HalfP$12 1949-D Franklin HalfD$12

Key Dates

Highest low-grade estimates

1948 Franklin HalfP$12 1948-D Franklin HalfD$12 1949 Franklin HalfP$12 1949-D Franklin HalfD$12 1949-S Franklin HalfS$12

Notable Issues

Varieties, proofs, and researched notes

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