1948 Franklin Half Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$10,350 MS60 01-04-2006 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1948 Franklin Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963 series. Total mintage reached 3.0 million. The obverse features Benjamin Franklin facing right, while the reverse displays the Liberty Bell. Designed by John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6651. The Franklin Half Dollar honored founding father Benjamin Franklin, making it one of the few U.S. A short series (1948-1963) that is completable in high grade with modest investment. Full Bell Lines (FBL) designation adds significant premiums. The 1953-S is a condition rarity in FBL.
External References
Error Varieties(15)
1948 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1948 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1948 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1948 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1948 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1948 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1948 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1948 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1948 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1948 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1948 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1948 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1948 Doubled Working Hub Reverse WWHR-001
1948 Typical Die Clash TDC-50C-1948-01
