1948 Franklin Silver Half Dollar XF

First-Year-Of-Issue Franklin Half Dollar!

The Benjamin Franklin Silver Half Dollar was a beautiful but short-lived coin. During its run from 1948 to 1963, it was the largest coin in circulation at the time. But just a few months after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in the fall of 1963, the Franklin Half Dollar was discontinued and replaced by our current Kennedy Half Dollar. Today, the Franklin Half Dollar remains a collector favorite, despite having been struck for just 15 years.

Beautiful Franklins In Extremely Fine Condition

For those interested in collecting this coin, we’ve assembled a fantastic assortment of first-year-of-issue 1948 Franklins struck at either the Philadelphia Mint (no mint mark) or the Denver Mint (“D” mint mark). Plus, each and every coin available here comes in nice, Extremely Fine (XF) condition with lots of details that are full and very sharp. Remarkable for coins that were heavily circulated more than 75 years ago! Secure this coin now and hit the ground running on your way to assembling a complete set! Mint our choice.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• FIRST-YEAR-OF-ISSUE FRANKLIN HALF DOLLAR – This Franklin Half Dollar was struck in 1948—the first year the coin was released. The coins available in this offer were struck at either the Philadelphia Mint (no mint mark) or the Denver Mint (“D” mint mark). Mint our choice.
• BELOVED COIN DESIGNS – With an obverse portrait of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin designed by John R. Sinnock and a Liberty Bell reverse designed by Gilroy Roberts, the eighth and ninth Chief Engravers of the U.S. Mint respectively, the Franklin Half Dollar is an exquisitely designed coin that is popular among collectors.
• SHORT-LIVED HALF DOLLAR SERIES – The Franklin Half Dollar was issued from only 1948 to 1963, making it one of the shortest-lived series of the 20th century.
• STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Franklin Half Dollars were struck in 12.5 grams of 90% fine silver and measure 30.6 mm in diameter.
• EXTREMELY FINE CONDITION – Your 1948 Franklin Half Dollar will come in Extremely Fine (XF) condition.
• UNITED STATES LEGAL TENDER – Though they have not been issued in more than half a century, Franklin Half dollars are still accepted as legal tender, though their collector value far exceeds their 50 cents legal-tender denomination.

Franklin Half Dollars are attractive coins gaining in collector popularity thanks to their rich history, silver content, and nice size. Here’s your chance to start or add to your collection of Franklin Silver Half Dollars with this first-year-of-issue coin struck 1948. Click one to your cart today!