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 produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of 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. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 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
