1948 Franklin Half Dollar Silver Brilliant Uncirculated Condition

The 1948 Franklin Half Dollar is a coin that was minted as part of the Franklin Half Dollar series, which ran from 1948 to 1963. The coin features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse (front) side. The design was created by John R. Sinnock, the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint at the time. The reverse (back) side features the Liberty Bell with a small eagle to the right.

1948 Franklin Half Dollar BU Condition

The coin is made of 90% silver and 10% copper, with a total weight of 12.50 grams. The mintage for the 1948 Franklin Half Dollar was substantial, with approximately 4,028,600 coins minted at the Philadelphia Mint (no mintmark). The Denver Mint (D mintmark) and the San Francisco Mint (S mintmark) did not produce any Franklin Half Dollars in 1948. The 1948 Franklin Half Dollar contains approximately 0.3617 troy ounces of silver.