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How to Collect Franklin Half Dollars
The Franklin half dollar was minted from 1948 to 1963. The relatively short duration of this coin was not by plan. Most new series had a minimum run of 25 years. The unexpected and tragic death of John F. Kennedy in 1963 resulted in the app... Read More »
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What is the value of a Franklin half dollar?
All Franklin halves are made of 90% silver so they're worth at least whatever a metal dealer is currently paying. To get an idea of their retail metal value, multiply the current price of silver by 0.36. Dealers will pay wholesale, which is... Read More »
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What are rare dates for Franklin half dollars?
There are no truly rare Franklin halves in circulated condition. The most valuable one is a 1949-S coin but as of 02/2010 retail prices for an uncirculated one are still low - about $70 in MS-60 up to $260 in MS-66. Read More »
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Coins with this design have been issued by numerous countries since the original was struck. All bear the date 1780 regardless of when they actually were struck. Virtually all of the ones on the market now are not true coins, but instead ar...
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Franklin half dollars are not rare or even scarce so if the coin has any wear at all value is just for the silver about $6.00. Uncirculated coins can be more at $10.00-$15.00
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Franklin half dollars are not rare or even scarce so if the coin has any wear at all, value is just for the silver about $16.00.
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Half dollars issued from 1873 to 1964 weighed 12.5 gm when new and were composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, so they contained 11.25 gm of pure silver
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Priceless. The last Franklin half is dated 1963. All half dollars dated 1964 and later carry a portrait of President John F. Kennedy. Please check the coin again and post a new question.
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1960 & 1960-D Franklin half dollars are the only coins for 1960. 1954 was the last year the San Francisco Mint issued a Franklin half. All Franklin halves are common. If it shows ANY ware, the value is for the silver, about $11.00.
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