1962 Franklin Half Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1962 Franklin Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963 series — a late issue, 15th of 16 years in the series. In 1962, coins were struck at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints with a combined mintage of 48.4 million. This ranks 14th of 16 years by total mintage, above the series median of 27.1 million. The obverse features Benjamin Franklin facing right and the reverse displays the Liberty Bell. Penultimate year. Production at Philadelphia and Denver. Struck in brass, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 11 known die varieties for this date across 2 categories, including doubled die obverse, repunched mint mark. Produced 7 years after the celebrated 1955 key date. Across its variants, estimated values range from $37 to $123 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $6.5K in MS65 grade at Heritage Auctions. 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.
