1954 (D) 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
$3,738 MS67 02-23-2005 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1954 (D) Franklin Half Dollar is a half dollar from the Denver Mint, belonging to the Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963 series. The U.S. Mint produced 25.4 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 58% of the year's production. The obverse features Benjamin Franklin facing right and the reverse displays the Liberty Bell. Minted during the post-war economic boom, the final era of silver circulating coinage in the United States before the Coinage Act of 1965. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $37 to $114 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 #6668.
External References
Error Varieties(3)
1954-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1954-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
CU-50c-1954D-01R Cud
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