The 1959 Franklin Half Dollar was struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 90% silver. Its circulation-strike mintage was 6,200,000 coins.
Condition & Photos
Bright silver-gray surfaces with scattered fine lines and marks across Franklin’s portrait and the surrounding fields. The reverse retains visible bell lettering and eagle detail, with small darker areas in the fields. 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: 1959
- Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)
- Denomination: 50 Cents
- Mintage: 6,200,000 circulation strikes
- Composition: 90% Silver / 10% Copper
- Designer: John R. Sinnock / John Frederick Lewis
- SKU: FHD0004
Collector Significance
This Philadelphia issue fits a Franklin date collection or a U.S. silver half dollar type collection, pairing Franklin’s portrait with the Liberty Bell reverse.