1958 Franklin Half Dollar

The 1958 Franklin Half Dollar is a beautiful coin that has one of the lowest mintages in the Ben Franklin Half Dollar series with a total mintage of 4 million from the Philadelphia Mint. The 1958 Franklin Half Dollar has commanded a massive price, over $100,000, for some of the highest Mint State coins. This coin becomes very scarce in these higher grades and it is believed that there are less than a few dozen known in existence. 

 

History of the 1958 Franklin Half Dollar

The 1958 Franklin Half Dollar was designed by John R. Sinnock. His designs were inspired by sketches created by John Frederick Lewis. The 1958 Ben Franklin Half Dollar features the profile of Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin, on the obverse. On the reverse of the coin, there is a large image of the cracked Liberty Bell front and center, with a smaller struck American Bald Eagle that was required by law to be visible on the coin. It is believed that the Full Bell Line versions were a perfect strike and often commanded a higher price. 

 

1958 Franklin Half Dollar Value

The 1958 Franklin Half Dollar value ranges from well below a hundred dollars to upwards of the low hundred thousands. That is a huge jump in price depending on the grade of this special coin. The 1958 could be considered a Franklin Half Dollar key date due to the very low mintage of this coin in the series and how much it is worth in the highest of grades. This coin would make an attractive and valuable addition to any Franklin Half Dollar series collection. 

 

Type of coin: Half Dollar

Year: 1958 Franklin Half Dollar

Franklin Half Dollar Mint Mark: Philadelphia

Total mintage: 4,000,000

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