1954 Franklin Half Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1954 Franklin Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963 series — 7th of 16 years in the series. In 1954, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 43.9 million. This ranks 13th of 16 years by total mintage, above the series median of 27.1 million. 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 in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 7 known die varieties for this date across 4 categories, including cud, doubled die obverse, repunched mint mark and 1 other types. Struck one year before the 1955 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $37 to $146 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $12K in MS64 grade at Bowers & Merena. 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.
