1957 Franklin Half Dollar

About This Coin

The 1957 Franklin Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963 series — 10th of 16 years in the series. In 1957, coins were struck at the Denver and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 26.3 million. This ranks 8th of 16 years by total mintage, below the series median of 27.1 million. The obverse features Benjamin Franklin facing right and the reverse displays the Liberty Bell. Strong three-mint production. The series was well-established by this point. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 8 known die varieties for this date across 3 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, repunched mint mark. Struck two years after the 1955 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $37 to $92 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $4.8K in MS67 grade at eBay. Designed by John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis.