1952 Franklin Half Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1952 Franklin Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963 series — 5th of 16 years in the series. In 1952, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 52.2 million. This represents the second-highest annual mintage in the series, above the series median of 27.1 million. The obverse features Benjamin Franklin facing right and the reverse displays the Liberty Bell. Three-mint production continued. The 1952-S is a common date but scarce with Full Bell Lines. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have identified 5 known die varieties for this date, including doubled die obverse, repunched mint mark, typical die clash. Produced 3 years before the celebrated 1955 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $37 to $367 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $13K in MS67 grade at eBay. Designed by John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
