1951 Franklin Half Dollar

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1951

Denomination

Half Dollar

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963

Designer

John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis

Mintage

16,802,102

Composition

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight

12.5g

Diameter

30mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$37 - $92

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

$2,625 MS67+ 07-25-2021 David Lawrence RC

Description

The 1951 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 16.8 million. The design is 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 #6658.

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Error Varieties(15)

1951 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

1951 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

1951 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003

1951 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005

1951 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006

1951 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007

1951 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008

1951 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009

1951 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-011

1951 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-012

1951 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

1951 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002

1951 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003

1951 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004

1951 Typical Die Clash TDC-50C-1951-01