1954 Franklin Half Dollar NGC/PCGS PF66

Add a brilliant mid-century silver Proof to your collection with this 1954 Franklin Half Dollar, certified PF66 by either NGC or PCGS. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this Proof Franklin Half Dollar features Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell with a small eagle on the reverse, one of the most recognizable classic U.S. half dollar designs.

With a limited Proof mintage of just 233,300 coins, the 1954 Franklin Half Dollar stands out as a scarcer early Proof issue in the series. It was struck before Proof production expanded dramatically in the late 1950s and early 1960s; by comparison, Proof Franklin Half Dollar mintages rose to 1,247,952 in 1957, 1,691,602 in 1960, and over 3 million in both 1961 and 1962. This gives the 1954 issue stronger scarcity appeal than many later Proof Franklin dates.

Coin Details:

• Date: 1954
• Denomination: 50C Franklin Half Dollar
• Strike: Proof
• Grade: PF66 / PR66
• Mintage: 233,300
• NGC Population in PF66: 2,859
• NGC Higher Grades: 5,067
• PCGS Population in PR66: 2,334, with an additional 18 in PR66+ according to the PCGS Population Report.
• Mint: Philadelphia
• Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
• Diameter: 30 mm
• Weight: 12.50 grams

Certification Note: This coin may be certified by either PCGS or NGC. The grading service will be selected at random based on current item availability, but the coin will match the listed PF66/PR66 grade and product details.

A strong choice for Franklin Half Dollar collectors, silver Proof type collectors, and anyone looking for an attractive early Proof issue with a much lower mintage than later Franklin Proof dates.