Although it was only minted from 1948 to 1963, the Franklin half dollar is a hot item with collectors. This 50-cent piece honors founding father Benjamin Franklin. Made of 90% silver, the coin is ...

As GR Coins noted, the 1955 Franklin half dollar is the lowest mintage coin of the entire series, with 48,200 coins struck. This coin is worth up to $5,000 depending on its condition, with ...

Franklin half dollars were issued from 1948 through 1963, according to the Gainesville Coins website. They were the last U.S. half dollar series struck entirely in 90% silver.

Coin collectors, formally called numismatists, know the value of many coins and understand that the better shape a coin is in ...