1962 (D) 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
$6,463 MS65 04-23-2014 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1962 (D) Franklin Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963 series. The U.S. Mint produced 35.5 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 79% of production. The obverse features Benjamin Franklin facing right and the reverse displays the Liberty Bell. Penultimate year. Production at Philadelphia and Denver. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $37 to $123 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 #6683.
External References
Error Varieties(7)
1962-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1962-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1962-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1962-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1962-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1962-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
