90% American Silver Franklin Half Dollars - $1 Face Value
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Description
90% U.S. Silver Coins – Franklin Half Dollars (Random Dates)
Constitutional or "Junk" Silver | 1948–1963 Ben Franklin Halves | 90% Silver Content
At a glance: $1 face value = two Franklin half dollars (1948–1963) carrying about 0.7234 troy oz of 90% silver — the last circulating US halves before the Kennedy design, featuring Benjamin Franklin and the Liberty Bell. Random dates in average circulated (VG–XF) condition cost about 0.7234 × the live silver spot price per $1 FV plus a low premium, ship fully insured from Summit Metals, and are not IRA eligible (circulated 90% alloy). Best for stackers who want mid-size fractional silver with Founding-Father heritage. Page updated July 2026.
Quick Facts:
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper (U.S. coinage alloy)
Denomination: Franklin Half Dollar (1948–1963 circulation; 1948–1949 proofs may appear)
Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.3617 troy oz per coin • 0.7234 troy oz per $1 face value (2 halves)
Years: Random mix of 1948–1963 dates and mint marks (P • D • S)
Condition: Average Circulated (VG–XF)
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Packaging: Sold by face value (e.g., $1, $5, $10, $50, $100)
Coins ship in bags. Bulk orders of $500 FV ship in canvas sacks
IRA Eligible: No (circulated 90% alloy)
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Summit Metals weighs and verifies every coin, delivering genuine 90% silver from the U.S. Mint—never culls or replicas.
Ben Franklin & Liberty Bell Design
Designed by John R. Sinnock and completed by Gilroy Roberts, the Franklin Half Dollar features:
Obverse: Bust of Benjamin Franklin facing right, inscriptions “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST,” plus year of issue.
Reverse: Liberty Bell with small eagle at right, inscriptions “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” and denomination “HALF DOLLAR.”
These were the last U.S. circulating halves struck in 90% silver before the Kennedy design debuted in 1964.
Why Stack Constitutional or "Junk" Silver - Franklin Halves?
Inflation hedge: Value tracks spot silver
Barter‑ready: Larger than dimes/quarters but still fractional
Historic appeal: Honors a Founding Father & iconic Liberty Bell
Low premium: Circulated condition keeps costs close to melt value
Silver Content Reference
| Face Value | Approx. ASW (troy oz) |
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| $1 (2 coins) | 0.723 |
| $5 | 3.617 |
| $10 (Roll) | 7.234 |
| $50 | 36.17 |
| $100 (Bag) | 72.34 |
| $500 (Sack) | 361.7 |
Weights based on industry‑standard 0.7234 oz per $1 FV of half dollars.
Packaging & Delivery
Coins are counted, weighed, and shipped in bags. Summit Metals ships discreetly, fully insured, and trackable from our vault to your door.
Stack Your Franklin Halves Today
Secure historic 90% silver with American heritage. Select your desired face value and Add to Cart to lock in low‑premium silver Franklin Half Dollars from Summit Metals!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much silver is in $1 face value of Franklin halves? About 0.7234 troy oz — two coins at 0.3617 oz each.
Is it IRA eligible? No — circulated 90% alloy doesn’t meet IRS purity standards; see Silver Eagles for IRA silver.
What years will I receive? Random 1948–1963 dates and mint marks (P, D, S); 1948–1949 proofs may occasionally appear.
What condition are the coins? Average circulated (VG–XF) with full dates and designs visible — not BU.
Who designed the Franklin half? John R. Sinnock, completed by Gilroy Roberts — the same engraver behind the Kennedy obverse.
Why is the Franklin half special? It’s the last circulating US half struck in 90% silver for its full run, ending when the Kennedy design debuted in 1964.
How is the price set? About 0.7234 × the live silver spot price per $1 FV plus a low junk-silver premium.
Franklin vs Kennedy halves? Same size and silver content — Franklins ran 1948–1963; 1964 Kennedy halves were the single 90% silver Kennedy year.
Can I sell them back? Yes — Summit Metals offers a buyback guarantee.
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