1961 Proof Franklin Half Dollar
Franklin Half Dollar · 1948-1963
- Year / Mint 1961 · Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination 50¢
- Designer John R. Sinnock
- Mintage 3,028,244
- Melt Value ~$23.67
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| PF-66 | $50–$70 | 14 |
| PF-67 | $49–$60 | 23 |
| PF-68 | $60–$75 | 16 |
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 2026-08-31.
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 3,028,244
- Mint mark None (Philadelphia)
History
Proof striking. Proofs were struck for collectors and sold separately from circulating coinage; this is a distinct coin from the 1961 Franklin Half Dollar.
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