1955 Franklin Half Dollar

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1955

Denomination

Half Dollar

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963

Designer

John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis

Mintage

2,498,181

Composition

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight

12.5g

Diameter

30mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$39 - $92

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

$5,040 MS67 10-13-2021 eBay

Description

The 1955 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 2.5 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 #6670.

External References

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Error Varieties(6)

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1955 Typical Die Clash TDC-50C-1955-02

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1955 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

1955 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

1955 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003

1955 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

1955 Typical Die Clash TDC-50C-1955-01

1955 Typical Die Clash TDC-50C-1955-02