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Lot # HJ263
System ID # 24320444
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(32) 1948–1962 Franklin Silver Half Dollar Collection
This collection presents a complete run of 32 Franklin Half Dollars spanning 1948 through 1962, with examples from the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints, securely housed in a Whitman album. Designed by John R. Sinnock, the obverse features Benjamin Franklin’s dignified portrait, while the reverse depicts the Liberty Bell flanked by a small eagle.
For numismatists, the set captures the full production history of the Franklin series, including lower-mintage issues such as the 1949-S, 1953, and 1955. For bullion-minded buyers, each coin is struck in 90% silver, containing 0.36169 troy ounces of pure silver. With 32 pieces in total, the collection represents approximately 11.57 troy ounces of silver. This dual appeal makes the lot equally attractive as a historical numismatic set and as a tangible investment in precious metal.
Specifications:
- Issuing Country: United States
- Years: 1948–1962
- Total Coins: 32
- Mints: Philadelphia (no mintmark), Denver (D), San Francisco (S)
- Denomination: Half Dollar (50¢)
- Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- ASW (per coin): 0.36169 ozt
- Total ASW: ~11.57 ozt
- Diameter / Edge: 30.6 mm; reeded
- Designer: John R. Sinnock
Included Dates/Mints:
- 1948-P
- 1948-D
- 1949-P
- 1949-D
- 1949-S
- 1950-P
- 1950-D
- 1951-P
- 1951-D
- 1951-S
- 1952-P
- 1952-D
- 1952-S
- 1953-P
- 1953-D
- 1953-S
- 1954-P
- 1954-D
- 1954-S
- 1955-P
- 1956-P
- 1957-P
- 1957-D
- 1958-P
- 1958-D
- 1959-P
- 1959-D
- 1960-P
- 1960-D
- 1961-P
- 1961-D
- 1962-P
CONDITION:
Coins are in circulated to lightly circulated condition. Natural album toning is present on several pieces, adding character typical of long-term Whitman storage. Legends and major design elements remain clear. The Whitman folder, with its protective cover, is included and shows normal handling wear. Please refer to the photos for a detailed condition assessment.
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- Authenticity Assurance: We guarantee the coins in this listing to be authentic, handpicked from pre-owned estate collections.
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