1950 Franklin Half Dollar
The year 1950 was the first time that an issue of the Franklin Half series was minted in proof. The 1950 Proof Franklin Half Dollar was contained in a full 1950 Proof Set priced at $2.10. Each coin of the set was placed within an individual cellophane sleeve stapled at the top and packaged in a square cardboard box. Some sets still survive as originally issued, although many coins reside in privately produced holders or third party grading holders.
The 1950 Proof Franklin Half has the lowest mintage for a proof coin of the series at only 51,386. Coins exhibiting cameo or deep cameo contrast are highly prized by collectors and drive big premiums.
The 1950 Franklin Half was also minted for circulation at the Philadelphia and Denver Mints. Coins were not produced at the San Francisco Mint this year.
1950 Franklin Half Mintage and Specifications
Mintage: 7,742,123 (Philadelphia), 8,031,600 (Denver), 51,386 (Proof- Philadelphia)
Designers: John R. Sinnock (obverse & reverse), John Frederick Lewis (sketch for reverse model)
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 12.50 grams
Diameter: 30.6 mm
Edge: Reeded
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