The 1957 Franklin Half Dollar was struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 90% silver. Its circulation-strike mintage was 5,114,000 coins.
Condition & Photos
Dark gray toning covers much of the obverse, with lighter silver-gray surfaces on the reverse. Moderate circulation wear and scattered marks are visible, while the Liberty Bell remains well outlined. No numerical grade or Full Bell Lines designation is assigned.
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The obverse features Benjamin Franklin’s portrait, paired with the Liberty Bell and a small eagle on the reverse.
Coin Details
- Year: 1957
- Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination: 50 Cents
- Mintage: 5,114,000 circulation strikes
- Composition: 90% Silver / 10% Copper
- Designer: John R. Sinnock / John Frederick Lewis
- SKU: FH0013
Collector Significance
With a circulation-strike mintage just over five million, the 1957 Philadelphia issue is a lower-mintage Franklin half dollar suited to a date set.