Era Coin Identifier™

Franklin Half Dollar

Franklin Half Dollar (1948-1963) · 1948–1963

Franklin Half Dollar obverse reference photograph — Reference photos: Wikimedia Commons — public domain (Variety Slabbing Service; design John R. Sinnock)

Franklin Half Dollar reverse reference photograph — Reference photos: Wikimedia Commons — public domain (Variety Slabbing Service; design John R. Sinnock)

Era: Franklin Half Dollar (1948-1963)
Years minted: 1948–1963
Composition: Silver 90% / Copper 10%
Reference weight: 12.50 g
Accepted weight band: 12.20 – 12.80 g
Diameter: 30.61 mm
Thickness: 2.15 mm
Mint marks: P · D · S

Authenticity check

A genuine example should weigh between 12.20 g and 12.80 g. Anything outside that band — or a diameter off 30.61 mm — is a strong counterfeit signal.

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