1955 Franklin Half Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1955 Franklin Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963 series — 8th of 16 years in the series. In 1955, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 2.9 million. This represents the lowest annual mintage in the entire series, below the series median of 27.1 million. The obverse features Benjamin Franklin facing right and the reverse displays the Liberty Bell. A "Bugs Bunny" die clash variety exists where die clash marks give Franklin the appearance of buck teeth. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 11 known die varieties for this date across 3 categories, including doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse, typical die clash. Across its variants, estimated values range from $39 to $114 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $5.0K 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.
