Franklin Half Dollar Archives

2025 Benjamin Franklin Commemoratives Exclusively Offered By Rare Collectibles TV

April 25, 2025 by Clinton

2025 Benjamin Franklin Gold 1-Ounce Coin

The following is a press release from Rare Collectibles TV, announcing the availability of 2025 Benjamin Franklin Half Dollars in a 5-ounce silver, 1-Ounce gold, and NGC certified 1-Ounce gold coins. Gold and silver numismatic commemoratives marking the 75th anniversary of the first proof Franklin half dollars in 1950 will be offered by Rare Collectibles TV (www.RareCollectiblesTV.com) with advance orders being accepted online beginning on May 1, 2025. This exceptional offering marks the latest in a series of exclusive …

A Guide Book to Franklin & Kennedy Half Dollars, 4th Edition, Available September 4th

August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 by Clinton

The 4th Edition of A Guide Book to Franklin & Kennedy Half Dollars, by Rick Tomaska, will be available from retailers on September 4th. The updated edition is 248 pages in length and is published by Whitman Publishing. This new edition is priced at $24.95 and can be ordered on Amazon. Franklin half dollars and Kennedy half dollars are two of the most popular modern U.S. coin series. Professional numismatist Rick Tomaska specializes in them. …

Elderly Oklahoma Woman’s Gift Bag Of Silver Half-Dollars May Be Worth $100,000+

July 25, 2023 by Clinton

Denver Mint sealed bag of 1963 half dollars

The following is a Press Release announcing the upcoming auction of a rare, mint-sealed 1963 Denver Mint bag. The bag, a gift to an elderly women from her father in the 1970s, contains 2,000 Franklin Half Dollars. A canvas bag containing 2,000 silver half-dollars struck in 1963 at the Denver Mint and sewn shut there 60 years ago will bring a pretty penny for an elderly northeast Oklahoma woman who received the coins as a gift from …

Today’s Deal – NGC Certified 1959 Franklin Half Dollar

July 10, 2023 by Clinton

1959 (P) Frankling Half Dollar NGC Certified MS-64

Today’s Deal is a beautiful example of the Franklin Half Dollar and a great deal overall. The deal is on a 1959 Franklin Half Dollar certified by NGC as MS-64. It is priced at $29.99, just $2 over the book price for the coin alone in this grade. Add the value of the NGC certification; it is nearly a $20 savings. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon for Today’s Deals. This article contains …

Today’s Deal – 1955 Franklin Half Dollar

January 20, 2022 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a beautiful Franklin Half Dollar that would be a great addition to any collection. The 1955 Franklin Half Dollar being offered is a brilliant uncirculated example of the short lived series. It is priced at $36.95 (plus $1.95 shipping). This is far below the $50 average book price for this coin in this grade. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase …

Today’s Deal – 1963 Franklin Half Two-Coin Set

January 10, 2022 by Clinton

1963 P & D Franklin Half Dollar 2-Coin Set

Today’s Deal is an excellent price on a two-coin set of 1963 Franklin Half Dollars. The set comes with a brilliant uncirculated example from both the Denver and Philadelphia Mints and is priced at $47.95 (plus $1.95 shipping). This is just under the average book price of a single coin in this set, making it an exceptional deal. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase …

Coin History – Franklin Half Dollar

June 7, 2021 by Clinton

1962 Franklin Half Dollar Obverse (Image Courtesy of NGC)

Throughout the history of coinage here in the United States, there are a few that are seemingly universally loved. The Saint Gaudens Double Eagle, the Morgan Dollar, and Indian Head “Buffalo” Nickel all come to mind. For many collectors, the Franklin Half Dollar is also on that list. Minted from 1948 to 1963, it is one of the shorter lived coins in our history but one of the be most beloved. In fact, it is …

Today’s Deal – 1952 Franklin Half Dollar

March 17, 2021 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on a beautiful 1952 Franklin Half Dollar. The common date Half Dollar is in choice brilliant uncirculated condition and has been hand picked by the seller for its luster and eye appeal. Today you can pick it up for $24.95, a great value for this coin in this condition. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission …

Today’s Deal – 1958-D Franklin Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated

April 1, 2020 by Clinton

If you have been looking to add a superior example of the Franklin Half Dollar to your collection, Today’s Deal is one for you to consider. Right now you can pick up a 1958-D Franklin Half Dollar in brilliant uncirculated condition for $33.95. This is an excellent price for this coin and in this grade. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate …

Today’s Deal – 1948-D Franklin Half Dollar

February 24, 2020 by Clinton

Today’s Deal is on an excellent example of the Franklin Half Dollar. Specifically, the deal is on the 1948-D Franklin Half, the first year this popular coin was available. You can pick up a brilliant uncirculated specimen for $29.95 through BullionShark’s Amazon storefront. US Coin News is an affiliate partner with Amazon. This Today’s Deal article contains links that, when clicked and a purchase is made, will generate a small commission to the site. Those …