1948-1963 Franklin Half Dollar Coin

Own a true piece of American history with the Franklin Half Dollar (1948–1963)—a classic silver coin honoring one of the nation’s most influential founding figures, Benjamin Franklin.

🇺🇸 Historical Significance

Introduced in 1948, the Franklin Half Dollar was the first regular U.S. coin to feature a non-president Founding Father. It remained in production until 1963, just before the transition away from silver coinage in 1965.

• 🪙 Represents the last era of circulating 90% silver U.S. coins
• 📉 Withdrawn from circulation due to rising silver demand
• 💰 Widely saved by the public as a “rainy day” silver reserve
• 📅 Available in any year from 1948 to 1963 (random or selectable)

Coins in BU condition from this era are becoming increasingly scarce.

Coin Highlights

• 💎 Brilliant Uncirculated condition – strong luster, minimal wear
• 📅 Date Range: 1948–1963 (year selection available)
• 🛡️ Individually packaged in protective plastic holder
  

Design Details

Obverse (Front):

• Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, designed by John R. Sinnock
• “LIBERTY” inscribed above
• “IN GOD WE TRUST” below

Reverse (Back):

• Iconic Liberty Bell centered
• Small eagle to the right, fulfilling legal design requirements
• Strong symbolic representation of American independence and unity