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1961 Franklin Half Dollar

Strike Type
1961 Franklin Half Dollar

Coin Details

Year
1961
Denomination
Half Dollar
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963
Designer
John R. Sinnock/John Frederick Lewis
Mintage
8,290,000
Composition
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight
12.5g
Diameter
30mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$37 - $84

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

$4,830 MS66 02-23-2005 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1961 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 8.3 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 #6680.

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