Franklin Half Dollar

1948-1963 | John R. Sinnock | 16 coins

$12 – $3,150

Franklin Half Dollar - Benjamin Franklin bust facing right

Franklin Half Dollar coins were minted from 1948-1963, designed by John R. Sinnock. This series includes 16 coins in our database. Values range from $12 to $3,150. The most sought-after is the Franklin Half Dollar - 1949-S.

All Franklin Half Dollar Coins

Coins in this series with year, mint mark, mintage, and key date status
Year	Mint	Mintage	Status	Value Range	View
1948	Philadelphia	3,006,614	Semi-Key	$21 - $1,125	View →
1949	San Francisco	3,744,000	Key Date	$62 - $3,150	View →
1950	Philadelphia	5,150,000		$14 - $700	View →
1951	Philadelphia	16,802,120		$15 - $670	View →
1952	Denver	25,395,600		$14 - $730	View →
1953	San Francisco	4,148,000	Key Date	$53 - $3,025	View →
1954	Philadelphia	19,596,000		$14 - $700	View →
1955	Philadelphia	2,498,200	Semi-Key	$19 - $1,050	View →
1956	Philadelphia	4,701,384		$16 - $760	View →
1957	Denver	19,966,550		$12 - $690	View →
1958	Philadelphia	4,042,000		$16 - $740	View →
1959	Denver	12,881,120		$13 - $705	View →
1960	Philadelphia	6,024,000		$15 - $840	View →
1961	Philadelphia	8,290,000		$14 - $890	View →
1962	Denver	20,738,600		$15 - $715	View →
1963	Philadelphia	8,744,000	Semi-Key	$19 - $975	View →

1948 Philadelphia

Mintage: 3,006,614

Semi-Key

$21 - $1,125 View →

1949 San Francisco

Mintage: 3,744,000

Key Date

$62 - $3,150 View →

1950 Philadelphia

Mintage: 5,150,000

$14 - $700 View →

1951 Philadelphia

Mintage: 16,802,120

$15 - $670 View →

1952 Denver

Mintage: 25,395,600

$14 - $730 View →

1953 San Francisco

Mintage: 4,148,000

Key Date

$53 - $3,025 View →

1954 Philadelphia

Mintage: 19,596,000

$14 - $700 View →

1955 Philadelphia

Mintage: 2,498,200

Semi-Key

$19 - $1,050 View →

1956 Philadelphia

Mintage: 4,701,384

$16 - $760 View →

1957 Denver

Mintage: 19,966,550

$12 - $690 View →

1958 Philadelphia

Mintage: 4,042,000

$16 - $740 View →

1959 Denver

Mintage: 12,881,120

$13 - $705 View →

1960 Philadelphia

Mintage: 6,024,000

$15 - $840 View →

1961 Philadelphia

Mintage: 8,290,000

$14 - $890 View →

1962 Denver

Mintage: 20,738,600

$15 - $715 View →

1963 Philadelphia

Mintage: 8,744,000

Semi-Key

$19 - $975 View →

Key Dates

Franklin Half Dollar - 1949-S

Key Date

Mintage: 3,744,000

Up to $3,150

Franklin Half Dollar - 1953-S

Key Date

Mintage: 4,148,000

Up to $3,025

Series at a Glance

Total Coins: 16
Year Range: 1948-1963
Key Dates: 2
Designer: John R. Sinnock

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most valuable Franklin Half Dollar? +

The Franklin Half Dollar - 1949-S is among the most valuable in this series. It is considered a key date by collectors. Condition plays a major role in value, so we recommend scanning your coin for a personalized estimate.

How many Franklin Half Dollar coins were made? +

The Franklin Half Dollar series spans 1948-1963 and includes coins from multiple mints. Our database tracks 16 individual date-and-mint combinations. Mintage figures vary widely, with lower-mintage coins typically commanding higher values.

How do I know if my Franklin Half Dollar is valuable? +

The value of a Franklin Half Dollar depends on the year, mint mark, condition (grade), and whether it is a key date or variety. You can check our price table above for grade-by-grade values, or scan your coin for an instant identification and value estimate.