The 1954 Franklin Half Dollar was struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 90% silver. Its circulation-strike mintage was 13,188,203 coins.
Condition & Photos
Mottled dark gray toning appears across Franklin’s portrait and the obverse fields, while the reverse is a more even silver-gray. Moderate wear and scattered marks are present, with clear Liberty Bell detail. No numerical grade or Full Bell Lines designation is assigned.
Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition of the coin being offered. The coin pictured is the coin you will receive.
The obverse features Benjamin Franklin’s portrait, paired with the Liberty Bell and a small eagle on the reverse.
Coin Details
- Year: 1954
- Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination: 50 Cents
- Mintage: 13,188,203 circulation strikes
- Composition: 90% Silver / 10% Copper
- Designer: John R. Sinnock / John Frederick Lewis
- SKU: FH0012
Collector Significance
The 1954 Philadelphia issue represents the middle years of the Franklin series and fits a circulated date set or silver half dollar type collection.