1962 Franklin Half Dollar

The 1962 Franklin Half Dollar had only around 9.7 million total mintage at the Philadelphia Mint. The 1962 Franklin Half Dollar was designed by John R. Sinnock and credit was also given to John Frederick Lewis for inspiring the designs for the coin with his own sketches. The Franklin Half Dollar series is a short-lived, less popular collection out of the Half Dollars, but is a valuable coin because it is made up of 90% Silver. 

 

History of the 1962 Franklin Half Dollar

The 1962 Franklin Half Dollar is one of many in the series and commemorates one of the United States’ founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. His profile is featured on the obverse of the coin, while the cracked Liberty Bell is featured on the reverse. There is also a smaller image of the American Bald Eagle which was required by law to be visible on the Half Dollar. When choosing a 1962 Ben Franklin Half Dollar for your collection, there are plenty to choose from in circulated and uncirculated grades, all the way up to proofs that were minted at the Philadelphia Mint. 

 

1962 Franklin Half Dollar Value

The 1962 Franklin Half Dollar value ranges from under a hundred dollars to upwards of the low tens of thousands for the Full Bell Line versions. Franklin Half Dollars are usually affordable and easy to find in Mint States, although prices can begin to rise as you make your way into higher Mint State grades as they become more scarce with this coin. The 1962 Franklin Half Dollar makes a great addition to any Franklin Half Dollar series. 

 

Type of coin: Half Dollar

Year: 1962 Franklin Half Dollar

Franklin Half Dollar Mint Mark: Philadelphia

Total mintage: 9,714,000

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