Coin Specifications
MetalSilver
Composition90% Silver, 10% Copper
Total Weight12.5g
Silver Content 11.250g (0.3617 troy oz)
Years Minted1948–1963
CountryUnited States
Face Value50¢
The Franklin Half Dollar (1948–1963) was minted in 90% silver with the same weight as all US half dollars of the era: 12.50 grams, containing 0.3617 troy oz pure silver. It's commonly found in junk silver rolls and bags. Full Bell Line (FBL) specimens carry collector premiums; circulated examples trade near melt.
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