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90% American Silver Franklin Half Dollars - $10 Face Value

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$10 Face Value – 90% Silver Franklin Half Dollars (1948–1963)

Constitutional Silver | Founding Father Design | 7.234 troy oz Total Silver

Honor a piece of American history with this $10 face value bundle of Franklin Half Dollars, containing 20 coins totaling 7.234 troy ounces of 90% silver. Minted between 1948 and 1963, these circulated coins feature Benjamin Franklin and the Liberty Bell — iconic symbols of freedom and American ingenuity.

🔍 Quick Facts:

  • Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper

  • Denomination: 50¢ per coin; 20 coins = $10 face value

  • Actual Silver Weight (ASW): Approx. 7.234 troy ounces total silver

  • Years: Random dates from 1948–1963 (Proof coins 1948–1949 may appear)

  • Mint Marks: Philadelphia (P), Denver (D), San Francisco (S)

  • Condition: Average Circulated (VG–XF); full dates and designs visible

  • Packaging: Coins shipped in protective cloth bags

  • IRA Eligible: No (due to circulated status)

🛡️ Why Summit Metals?

✅ Authentic Pre‑1965 U.S. Coinage
🚚 Fully Insured, Secure, and Discreet Delivery
💵 Trusted Buyback Policy
🔒 Thorough Testing – No Culls or Replicas

Every Franklin half dollar is verified by Summit Metals for weight, silver content, and authenticity, ensuring real 90% silver bullion.

🏛️ Ben Franklin & Liberty Bell Design

Designed by John R. Sinnock and completed by Gilroy Roberts, these coins feature:

  • Obverse: Bust of Benjamin Franklin, with “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and year of issue

  • Reverse: Liberty Bell with a small eagle to the right; inscriptions include “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA”

These were the last 90% silver half dollars before the introduction of the Kennedy design in 1964.

📈 Why Stack Franklin Half Dollars?

  • Inflation Hedge: Tied to the price of silver

  • Barter Flexibility: Mid-sized denomination for versatility

  • Historical Value: Pay tribute to a Founding Father and a treasured American symbol

  • Low Premium: Circulated condition offers silver close to melt value

📏 Silver Content Reference

Face Value Approx. ASW (troy oz)
$1 (2 coins) 0.723 oz
$5 3.617 oz
$10 (20 coins) 7.234 oz
$50 36.17 oz
$100 72.34 oz
$500 361.7 oz

Based on standard 0.7234 oz per $1 FV of 90% silver half dollars.

🗃️ Packaging & Delivery

Coins are hand-counted, weighed, and securely packed in cloth bags. All orders ship discreetly, fully insured, and include tracking from Summit’s vault to your door.

🛒 Add Franklin Halves to Your Stack

Whether you’re stacking silver for value, prepping for the future, or collecting U.S. coinage history, the $10 Face Value Franklin Half Dollar bundle offers trusted 90% silver backed by one of America’s most legendary figures.

Order today from Summit Metals — where heritage meets hard money.