½ Dollar "Franklin Half Dollar"
United States · 1948–1963 · Silver
0.3617 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1948–1963 |
| Denomination | ½ Dollar |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Gross weight | 12.5 g |
| Fineness | 90.0% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 0.3617 ozt (11.25 g) |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | John R. Sinnock, Gilroy Roberts |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
Benjamin Franklin facing right
Reverse
Liberty Bell with a small eagle with the denomination below
About this coin’s value
The ½ Dollar "Franklin Half Dollar" contains 0.3617 troy ounces of silver (90.0% fine, 12.5 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Silver Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in how to calculate silver melt value, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
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Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a ½ Dollar "Franklin Half Dollar"?
Each ½ Dollar "Franklin Half Dollar" contains about 0.3617 troy ounces of pure silver — its 12.5 g gross weight at 90.0% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live silver spot price.
What is the melt value of a ½ Dollar "Franklin Half Dollar"?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.3617 troy oz × the current silver spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the ½ Dollar "Franklin Half Dollar" minted?
The ½ Dollar "Franklin Half Dollar" was issued 1948–1963.
Who designed the ½ Dollar "Franklin Half Dollar"?
The ½ Dollar "Franklin Half Dollar" was designed by John R. Sinnock, Gilroy Roberts.
How big is a ½ Dollar "Franklin Half Dollar"?
It weighs 12.5 g and measures 30.6 mm across and 2.15 mm thick (silver (.900)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.