This 1954 Franklin Half Dollar was struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 90% silver. Both photographs show the individual coin offered.
Condition & Photos
Silver-gray surfaces with a light golden tint near portions of the obverse rim. Mottled gray-brown toning is more prominent around the upper reverse and lettering. Hair, bell, and eagle detail remain visible, with scattered marks and fine lines on both sides. No mint mark appears above the bell. This coin is raw and uncertified; no numerical grade is assigned. No 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. The reverse depicts the Liberty Bell with a small eagle to its right.
Coin Details
- Year: 1954
- Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination: 50 cents
- Mintage: 13,188,203 circulation strikes
- Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
- Original weight: 12.5 grams; actual weight may vary with wear
- Original silver content: Approximately 0.36169 troy ounce before circulation wear
- Diameter: 30.6 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Designer: John R. Sinnock / John Frederick Lewis
- Strike: Business strike
- Certification: None / uncertified
- Inventory: One coin
- SKU: FH0024
Collector Significance
A Philadelphia Franklin half dollar with contrasting obverse and reverse toning for a date set or a classic U.S. silver collection.