1951 (S) 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
$5,247 MS67+ 09-06-2021 eBay
Description
The 1951 (S) Franklin Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963 series. With a mintage of 13.7 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 34% of 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 San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $37 to $104 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 #6660.
External References
Error Varieties(16)
1951-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1951-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1951-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1951-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1951-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1951-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1951-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1951-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1951-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009
1951-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1951-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1951-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1951-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1951-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-004
1951-S Repunched Mintmark RPM-005
