Franklin Half Dollar Melt Value
Minted 1948–1963 · 90% silver · 0.3617 troy oz pure silver
Current Melt Value
| Silver spot price | Unavailable |
| Silver content | 0.3617 troy oz |
| Composition | 90% silver |
| Face value | $0.50 |
| Multiplier over face | — |
Bulk Value
| Quantity | Total Silver | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.362 ozt | — |
| 5 coins | 1.808 ozt | — |
| 10 coins | 3.617 ozt | — |
| 20 coins | 7.234 ozt | — |
| 50 coins | 18.085 ozt | — |
| 100 coins | 36.170 ozt | — |
Franklin Half Dollar: Silver Content & History
The Franklin Half Dollar contains 0.3617 troy ounces of pure silver in a 90% silver composition.
The Franklin Half Dollar was minted from 1948 to 1963, featuring Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse (with a small eagle required by law). Designed by John R. Sinnock, the coin was replaced by the Kennedy Half Dollar in 1964 following President Kennedy's assassination. Franklin Halves in Full Bell Lines (FBL) condition — showing complete horizontal lines on the Liberty Bell — carry significant premiums. The series has a devoted collector following, particularly for high-grade examples from Philadelphia and Denver mints.
Collector Value Note
Franklin Halves with Full Bell Lines designation trade at 5–20x melt. Common circulated examples are pure melt plays.
How Melt Value Is Calculated
The melt value of a Franklin Half Dollar is calculated by multiplying the pure silver content (0.3617 troy ounces) by the current silver spot price. At today's silver price of current spot per troy ounce, one Franklin Half Dollar contains significant worth of silver.
This is the intrinsic or melt value — the metal value if the coin were melted. Actual selling price depends on dealer premiums (for bullion-grade coins) or numismatic premiums (for collector-grade examples). When selling, expect to receive a percentage below spot depending on the dealer and quantity.