1963-D Franklin Half Dollar
Franklin Half Dollar · 1948-1963
- Year / Mint 1963 · D (Denver)
- Denomination 50¢
- Designer John R. Sinnock
- Mintage 67,069,292
- Melt Value ~$23.67
Schedule of Prices
| Grade | Ask | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| MS-63 | $39–$50 | 7 |
| MS-64 | $44–$56 | 24 |
| MS-64 FBL | $49–$69 | 11 |
| MS-65 | $79–$180 | 7 |
| MS-65 FBL | $110 · $130 · $150 | 3 |
| MS-66 | $160 · $210 · $355 | 3 |
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 2026-08-24.
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 67,069,292
- Mint mark D
History
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