1948–1952 Franklin Silver Half Dollar 5-pc Set F–VF

First Five Years of the Benjamin Franklin Half Dollar

Two years after the end of World War II, it was time for a change. The Walking Liberty Half Dollar series came to an end in 1947 and was replaced by the Benjamin Franklin Half Dollar. This was the first coin of the 20th century to feature the profile of someone other than a U.S. President! The reverse displays the Liberty Bell along with a small eagle, as it is required for an eagle to be a part of any U.S. coin design. “Firsts” are always a big deal in the world of coin collecting, but we’ve gone further by putting together a set containing the first five dates of this 90% fine silver series. Coins come in Fine to Very Fine (F–VF) condition, housed together in a deluxe presentation case.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• FIRST FIVE YEARS OF THE FRANKLIN HALF DOLLARS – This set contains the first five years of Franklin Half Dollars — 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951 and 1952.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• FINE TO VERY FINE CONDITION – Each coin in your 1948–1952 Franklin Silver Half Dollar Five-Piece Set will come in Fine to Very Fine(F–VF) condition, with sharp lettering and even wear.
• UNITED STATES LEGAL TENDER – Despite not being 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 with the first five years of Franklin Half Dollars. Click these coins to your cart today!