1954-D Franklin Half Dollar

The 1954-D Franklin Half Dollar is one of the more common dates in the Franklin Half Dollar series, and it had over 25 million total mintage from the Denver Mint. The 1954-D Franklin Half Dollar had a huge amount of coins struck compared to some of the other coins in the series, making this a more common coin to be able to find. Out of the half dollars, the Franklin Half Dollar is more popular due to its composition of being 90% silver. 

 

History of the 1954-D Franklin Half Dollar

The 1954-D Ben Franklin Half Dollar is easy enough to find in circulated grades. This coin wasn’t as popular as other coin series and many of the higher grade Mint State 1954-D Franklin Half Dollar coins are more scarce, but still plenty available in lower Mint State grades. Finding a 1954-D Franklin Half Dollar with a Full Bell Line will cost in the low tens of thousands. When looking for a 1954-D Franklin Half Dollar to add to your collection, look for a well-struck coin with full bell lines that run horizontally along the Liberty Bell on the reverse side of the coin. 

 

1954-D Franklin Half Dollar Value

The 1954-D Franklin Half Dollar value ranges from well under a hundred dollars, even as low as $16, for an uncirculated Mint State coin to upwards of the low tens of thousands for higher grade Mint State coins. Cherrypicking is always a good idea with these coins to ensure you find a sharp strike and a nice overall appearance when looking for that perfect coin for your Franklin Half Dollar collection. There are plenty to choose from when it comes to the high mintage of the 1954-D Franklin Half Dollar. 

 

Type of coin: Half Dollar

Year: 1954-D Franklin Half Dollar

Franklin Half Dollar Mint Mark: Denver

Total mintage: 25,445,580

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