1950 Franklin Half Dollar
The 1950 Franklin Half Dollar produced a little over 7.7 million coins at the Philadelphia Mint. The 1950 Ben Franklin Half Dollar is also considered a sem-key date in the series, possibly because it is only 1 of 20 in the series with under 10 million total coins minted. The Franklin Half Dollar was designed by John R. Sinnock, depicting the profile of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the cracked Liberty Bell on the reverse alongside a smaller image of the American Bald Eagle, which was a requirement by law for Franklin Half Dollars to have the eagle on it somewhere.
History of the 1950 Franklin Half Dollar
The 1950 Franklin Half Dollar is very easy to find in circulated grades. Due to its commonness, it is more accessible and affordable than some of the other coins in the Franklin Half Dollar series. As this coin moves up into higher Mint State grades, it becomes more scarce. It is believed that in some of the highest uncirculated grades, the 1950 Franklin Half Dollar only has a few thousand to less than a hundred available.
1950 Franklin Half Dollar Value
The 1950 Franklin Half Dollar value ranges from less than fifty dollars to upwards of around two thousand dollars. The Franklin Half Dollars are an affordable series, but still valuable and popular considering they are comprised of 90% silver. The series ended abruptly with the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and represent an important part of American history.
Type of coin: Half Dollar
Year: 1950 Franklin Half Dollar
Franklin Half Dollar Mint Mark: Philadelphia
Total mintage: 7,742,123
Metal content: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Face value: 50 cents
Weight: 12.50 grams
Edge: Reeded
Designer: John R. Sinnock and John Frederick Lewis
Diameter: 30.00 millimeters