1948 Franklin Half Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$10,350 MS60 01-04-2006 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1948 Franklin Half Dollar represents a Philadelphia Mint issue from the Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963 series. With a mintage of 3.0 million, this is a scarce issue — the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features Benjamin Franklin facing right and the reverse displays the Liberty Bell. First year of the Franklin Half Dollar. Struck at Philadelphia and Denver. Initial production was modest. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $37 to $110 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6651.
External References
Error Varieties(15)
1948 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1948 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1948 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1948 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1948 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1948 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1948 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1948 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1948 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1948 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1948 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1948 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1948 Doubled Working Hub Reverse WWHR-001
1948 Typical Die Clash TDC-50C-1948-01
1948 Variety WWHO-001
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