1951 Franklin Silver Half Dollar

1951 Franklin Silver Half Dollar — 90% Silver

Own a classic piece of mid-20th-century American coinage with this 1951 Franklin Silver Half Dollar, struck during the early years of the popular Franklin Half Dollar series.

The Franklin Half Dollar was produced from 1948 through 1963 and remains one of the most recognizable silver coin designs in United States history. Featuring Benjamin Franklin and the Liberty Bell, the series celebrates two enduring symbols of American independence.

Designed by John R. Sinnock, the Franklin Half Dollar replaced the Walking Liberty Half Dollar in 1948. Its introduction marked an important change in American coinage, honoring one of the nation's most influential Founding Fathers.

The obverse features a right-facing portrait of Benjamin Franklin, accompanied by the inscriptions LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date 1951.

The reverse prominently displays the Liberty Bell, one of the most recognizable symbols of American freedom. A small eagle appears to the right of the bell, while the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and HALF DOLLAR complete the design.

The 1951 issue was produced during the presidency of Harry S. Truman, as the United States experienced significant economic growth and international change following World War II.

The Philadelphia Mint struck 16,802,102 business-strike Franklin Half Dollars in 1951, making this issue an accessible and historically appealing addition to a collection of classic American silver coinage.

Unlike modern circulating half dollars, the 1951 Franklin Half Dollar was struck in 90% silver and 10% copper, containing approximately 0.3617 troy ounces of pure silver.

The Franklin Half Dollar series lasted only sixteen years before being replaced by the Kennedy Half Dollar in 1964, following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

Collectors particularly appreciate Franklin Half Dollars for their historic design, precious metal content, and the opportunity to assemble complete date-and-mint-mark collections.

Whether collected as part of a Franklin Half Dollar set, a collection of constitutional silver, or a broader United States coin type set, the 1951 Franklin Silver Half Dollar offers an appealing combination of history, silver content, and classic American design.

Product Details

• Denomination: Half Dollar ($0.50 USD)

• Year: 1951

• Mint: Philadelphia (No Mint Mark)

• Series: Franklin Half Dollar (1948–1963)

• Type: Benjamin Franklin / Liberty Bell

• Original Mintage: 16,802,102 business strikes

• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

• Weight: 12.50 grams

• Diameter: 30.6 mm

• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): Approximately 0.3617 Troy Ounces

• Designer: John R. Sinnock

• Obverse: Right-facing portrait of Benjamin Franklin

• Reverse: Liberty Bell with small eagle to the right

• Mint Mark Location: None on Philadelphia issues; branch-mint marks appear above the Liberty Bell

• Edge: Reeded

• Condition: See product photographs for the exact coin offered

• Quantity: One individual coin

Please Note: This listing is for one specific 1951 Franklin Silver Half Dollar. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.