1956 Franklin Half Dollar

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1956

Denomination

Half Dollar

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963

Designer

John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis

Mintage

4,032,000

Composition

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight

12.5g

Diameter

30mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$37 - $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

$6,440 MS65 09-22-2002 Bowers & Merena

Description

The 1956 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 4.0 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 #6671.

External References

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Error Varieties(9)

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CU-50c-1956-01 Cud

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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