Complete San Francisco Franklin Half Dollar Set

This San Francisco Mint Franklin Half Dollar Set represents an important early chapter in one of America’s most beloved short-lived coin series.

Struck in the years immediately following World War II, these coins come from a period when the United States was entering a new era of prosperity, and the Franklin Half Dollar was introduced as a tribute to Benjamin Franklin, one of the most respected figures in American history. First issued in 1948, the Franklin Half Dollar broke from the long-running Walking Liberty design and became the first regular-issue U.S. coin to feature Franklin, honoring his legacy as a statesman, inventor, author, and Founding Father.

What makes this set especially desirable is the San Francisco Mint connection. Franklin halves struck at San Francisco were produced only in the earlier years of the series, giving these coins a special place in the full Franklin set. For collectors, San Francisco issues have long carried extra appeal because they represent a distinct branch-mint run that is both historically important and visually identifiable by the classic “S” mintmark.

Together, these dates form a highly collectible run of early San Francisco pieces, making this an ideal acquisition for anyone building a serious Franklin collection.

This San Francisco Mint Franklin Half Dollar set features 6 key coins from the series:

• 1948-S
• 1949-S
• 1951-S
• 1952-S
• 1953-S
• 1954-S

These coins show honest circulation wear with overall grades ranging from F to XF, with most pieces in the VF to XF range. A solid collector group with nice original character, strong detail for the grade, and an attractive matched look.

This is a great starter or album set for any collector of Franklin Half Dollars, especially those building a San Francisco run without paying premium single-coin prices.

Highlights:

• San Francisco Mint set
• Dates from 1948-S through 1954-S
• Overall condition: F to XF
• Strong collector appeal
• Great value as a set