Franklin Half Dollar
Minted only from 1948-1963, a short 16 years, the Franklin Half Dollar series production was interrupted by the untimely death of President John F. Kennedy. The design, by John Sinnock, was actually rejected by the Commission of Fine Arts because of the crack in the Bell on the Reverse and the tiny eagle just to the right of the Bell. Fortunately their decision was overridden by the Treasury Department and we have this fine example of the silver half dollar to enjoy.
The Franklin half dollar is also famous for carrying the likeness of Benjamin Franklin, scholar, scientist, diplomat and skilled negotiator on the obverse instead of the usual likeness of Lady Liberty. The coin is 30.6 mm in diameter, 12.50 grams, reeded on the edge and is composed of .900 fine silver.
Because they were produced in such large quantities there are no rare or key dates, and the greatest interest is in finding those examples with Full Bell Lines "FBL" which indicate that the horizontal lines of the bell on the reverse are complete across the bells width. The "FBL" variety particularly the 1953 S and 1963 are especially sought after and therefore valued considerably higher. It is recommended that any purchase of "FBL" Franklin half dollars be those that have been certified by NGC, PCGS or ANACS to ensure you're getting what you've paid for.
Below you'll find several listings of certified Franklin Half Dollars. See one that you're interested in simply click on the link to find out more about that particular coin.
 1949-D, PCGS MS-64 FBL, FRANKLIN HALF DOLLAR *VERY CLEAN & NICE COIN $145.00 Time Remaining: 2h 33m Buy It Now for only: $145.00 |
 1952- Franklin Half PCGS MS64FBL- List $80 $58.00 Time Remaining: 6h 6m Buy It Now for only: $58.00 |
 1952- Franklin Half PCGS MS64FBL- List $80 $56.00 Time Remaining: 6h 14m Buy It Now for only: $56.00 |
 1959- Franklin Half PCGS MS66 - Silver - List $825 - RARE- POP 24 coins $700.00 Time Remaining: 6h 49m Buy It Now for only: $700.00 |
 1952- Franklin Half PCGS MS64FBL - Silver - List $80 $58.00 Time Remaining: 8h 29m Buy It Now for only: $58.00 |
 1952- Franklin Half PCGS MS64FBL - Silver - List $80 $58.00 Time Remaining: 8h 31m Buy It Now for only: $58.00 |
 1952- Franklin Half PCGS MS64FBL - Silver - List $80 $58.00 Time Remaining: 8h 36m Buy It Now for only: $58.00 |
 1955 Ben Franklin .900 silver half dollar coin @ PCGS MS-63 $35.95 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 9h 34m |
 1948 Franklin silver half dollar semi key MS65FBL Full Bell Lines PCGS Registry $155.00 Time Remaining: 9h 57m Buy It Now for only: $155.00 |
 1963 D 50C Franklin Half Dollar (PCGS MS65) MS 65 $59.95 Time Remaining: 10h 30m Buy It Now for only: $59.95 |
 "PCGS MS65 1954-S FRANKLIN HALF DOLLAR" $59.91 Time Remaining: 10h 52m Buy It Now for only: $59.91 |
 PCGS 1957 MS66 Franklin Half $65.00 Time Remaining: 10h 59m Buy It Now for only: $65.00 |
 "PCGS PR67 1958 FRANKLIN HALF DOLLAR" $71.91 Time Remaining: 11h 3m Buy It Now for only: $71.91 |
 "PCGS MS65 FRANKLIN HALF DOLLAR" $68.91 Time Remaining: 11h 13m Buy It Now for only: $68.91 |
 1957 Franklin Silver Half Dollar, PCGS MS-64 Toned $95.00 Time Remaining: 11h 59m Buy It Now for only: $95.00 |
 Elegant-looking 1961-P Franklin Half Dollar PCGS-PR66 $45.00 Time Remaining: 12h 3m Buy It Now for only: $45.00 |
 1957-D Franklin Half Dollar, PCGS MS-65 *FBL* Toned $125.00 Time Remaining: 12h 3m Buy It Now for only: $125.00 |
 1958 Franklin Silver Half Dollar, PCGS MS-65 Toned $250.00 Time Remaining: 12h 12m Buy It Now for only: $250.00 |
 1958 Franklin Silver Half Dollar, PCGS MS-66 TONED $295.00 Time Remaining: 12h 17m Buy It Now for only: $295.00 |
 1958-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar, PCGS MS-64 *FBL* $95.00 Time Remaining: 12h 25m Buy It Now for only: $95.00 |
 1959-D Franklin Silver Half Dollar, PCGS MS-64 *FBL* $50.00 Time Remaining: 12h 33m Buy It Now for only: $50.00 |
