Franklin Half Dollar - Value, Years, and Silver Content
Year-by-year mintage, key-date context, and melt value for the Franklin Half Dollar series.
Franklin Half Dollar overview
Franklin Half Dollar pages in this cluster lead with melt value first, then place the series in its mint-year and design context. Frame Franklin halves as the compact postwar bridge between Walking Liberty artistry and the Kennedy memorial issue.
Year-by-year table
Key dates
first year of the series or silver composition run
Calculate live melt by count or face value.
Check roll counts and live silver value.
Compare live silver offers near spot.
Franklin Half Dollar FAQ
How much silver is in a Franklin Half Dollar?
A Franklin Half Dollar contains 0.35750 troy ounce of silver.
What years were Franklin Half Dollars minted?
1948-1963, excluding any listed production gaps.
Are Franklin Half Dollars valued only by melt?
No. Melt is the bullion floor; key dates, varieties, and uncirculated condition can trade above melt.
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