View All 1953 Franklin Half Dollar

1953 Franklin Half Dollar

Strike Type
1953 Franklin Half Dollar

Coin Details

Year
1953
Denomination
Half Dollar
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963
Designer
John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis
Mintage
2,668,120
Composition
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight
12.5g
Diameter
30mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$37 - $146

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

$4,080 MS67+ 06-23-2020 Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1953 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 2.7 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 #6664.

External References

Error Varieties

No listings found

This category doesn't have any child listings yet.