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1948-1963 Franklin Half Dollar

1948-1963 Franklin Half Dollar reference with U.S. Mint history, silver content, composition, weight, diameter, edge, designer, Krause number, obverse and

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1948-1963 Franklin Half Dollar

1948-1963

United States

Half dollar

Circulating coin

90% silver, 10% copper

90%

0.3617 oz ASW

12.50 g

30.6 mm

2.15 mm

Reeded

John R. Sinnock

KM# 199

Varies by year and mint

Varies by issue; detailed mint-mark list intentionally left off this overview.

Calculated above

Coin descriptionPCGS Grading/Values

History: Short silver half-dollar series before the Kennedy design.

Obverse: Benjamin Franklin portrait.

Reverse: Liberty Bell with small eagle.

Franklin Half Dollar collector reference

This page is a focused U.S. Mint coin reference for the 1948-1963 Franklin Half Dollar. It is designed for collectors researching dates, metal composition, silver content, size, edge style, designer information, Krause number, and basic obverse and reverse design details.