AU+ 90% Silver Franklin Half | $1 Face Value

The Franklin half dollar ran from 1948 through 1963 — a sixteen-year production span that ended when the Kennedy half dollar replaced it following President Kennedy’s assassination. Every coin in the series contains 90% silver, and at About Uncirculated Plus grade, these are coins that spent little time in circulation before being pulled from commerce. The result is a piece with strong visual appeal, nearly complete design detail, and the honest silver content that makes pre-1965 halves a staple of any 90% silver accumulation strategy.

Key Features:

• Composition & Silver Content: 90% silver, 10% copper — approximately 0.3617 troy oz of pure silver per coin; ~0.7234 troy oz per $1 face value (2 coins)
• Coins Per Lot: 2 Franklin half dollars
• Face Value: $1 USD total ($0.50 per coin), fully backed by the U.S. government
• Date Range: 1948–1963; specific dates vary by available inventory
• Obverse Design: Right-facing portrait of Benjamin Franklin; inscribed “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and year of issue
• Reverse Design: The Liberty Bell at center with a small eagle to the right; inscribed “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “HALF DOLLAR”
• Grade: AU+ (About Uncirculated Plus) — only the slightest trace of wear on the very highest points; nearly full mint luster present; strong detail throughout

The obverse carries a right-facing portrait of Benjamin Franklin — statesman, scientist, printer, and Founding Father — rendered in clean profile with his characteristic long hair falling behind his collar. “LIBERTY” arcs across the top, “IN GOD WE TRUST” runs along the lower left, and the year of issue appears at the bottom right. At AU+ grade, the cheek and hair above the ear show only the most minimal friction, with luster still present across most of the field. Dates visible across the pile shown include 1958, 1962, and others spanning the series production run.

The reverse centers the Liberty Bell — one of the most recognized symbols of American independence — depicted with the crack along its side faithfully rendered. A small eagle appears to the right of the bell, a detail required by law at the time of the design’s approval. “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” arcs above and “HALF DOLLAR” runs along the lower border. The reverse retains the crisp bell relief and lettering consistent with the AU+ designation.

Each $1 face value lot contains two Franklin half dollar coins, delivering just over 0.72 troy ounces of pure silver combined. Specific dates and mint marks within the 1948–1963 range will vary by current inventory. All coins are genuine 90% silver U.S. issues.

Franklin halves at AU+ grade occupy a comfortable position between circulated junk silver and full Uncirculated examples — more detail and luster than well-worn pieces, without the premium of mint-state coins. Add a lot to your cart today.