1954 Franklin Half Dollar
Franklin Half Dollar · 1948-1963
- Year / Mint 1954 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination 50¢
- Designer John R. Sinnock
- Mintage 13,188,202
- Melt Value ~$23.67
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| AU-55 | $33 · $38 · $38 | 3 |
| MS-64 | $49–$130 | 12 |
| MS-64 FBL | $49–$69 | 5 |
| MS-65 | $99–$125 | 5 |
Ask is the middle 50% of current asking prices on active eBay listings — what sellers are asking, not what a coin sold for, and not our valuation; grades shown without a designation are plain examples.
Listings observed 2026-08-25.
See Also
Die Varieties
No die varieties recorded yet for this date.
Specifications
- Series Franklin Half Dollar (1948-1963)
- Denomination 50¢
- Designer John R. Sinnock
- Composition 90% silver
- Metal content 0.3617 oz fine silver — about $24 at metal (melt) value as of 2026-09-10 metals.dev
- Weight 12.5 g
- Diameter 30.6 mm
- Edge Reeded
- Mintage 13,188,202
- Mint mark None (Philadelphia)
History
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