1951 Franklin Half Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). 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 minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963 series. The U.S. Mint produced 16.8 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 42% of the year's production. The obverse features Benjamin Franklin facing right and the reverse displays the Liberty Bell. Minted during the post-war economic boom, the final era of silver circulating coinage in the United States before the Coinage Act of 1965. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $37 to $92 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6658.
External References
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
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