1956 Franklin Half Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$6,440 MS65 09-22-2002 Bowers & Merena
Description
A half dollar from the Philadelphia Mint, the 1956 Franklin Half Dollar belongs to the Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963 series. With a mintage of 4.0 million, this is a scarce issue — the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 75% of the year's production. 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. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $37 to $92 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6671.
External References
Error Varieties(9)
1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1956 Typical Die Clash TDC-50C-1956-01
CU-50c-1956-01 Cud
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