1951-D Franklin Half Dollar
The 1951-D Franklin Half Dollar was minted in Denver with around 9.4 million total mintage. This coin was more popular and sought after than its San Francisco and Philadelphia counterparts of this year, possibly due to a lower mintage or better strike. This coin is more affordable than some of the other Ben Franklin Half Dollars and the rare Full Bell Line can be purchased for less than ten thousand dollars.
History of the 1951-D Franklin Half Dollar
The 1951-D Franklin Half Dollar had less than 10 million total minted coins. It features a design created by John R. Sinnock and inspired by the sketches of John Frederick Lewis. The obverse of the coin has the profile of Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin. On the reverse, you’ll find the cracked Liberty Bell image front and center with a smaller image of the American Bald Eagle. It is believed that Ben Franklin wouldn’t have wanted the eagle on his commemorative coin because he was a practical man that would have preferred the wild turkey to be the national bird. It’s always advised to cherrypick with these coins to ensure you find the best one for your collection.
1951-D Franklin Half Dollar Value
The 1951-D Franklin Half Dollar value ranges from below a hundred dollars to upwards of a few thousand dollars for the highest grade coins, and the Full Bell Line versions. The Denver minted 1951-D Ben Franklin Half Dollar would make a great addition to any Franklin Half Dollar series collection, and is accessible and affordable for the novice collector.
Type of coin: Half Dollar
Year: 1951-D Franklin Half Dollar
Franklin Half Dollar Mint Mark: Denver
Total mintage: 9,475,200
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