1951 Franklin Half Dollar
The 1951 Franklin Half experienced a jump in mintages compared to the earlier years of the series. Across all Mint facilities nearly 40 million half dollars were produced for circulation. This was more than triple the number produced in the prior year.
All three facilities at Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco produced the 1951 Franklin Half Dollar for circulation. Proof coins for collectors were minted in Philadelphia. The mintage was still very low at 57,500.
1951 Franklin Half Mintage and Specifications
Mintage: 16,802,102 (Philadelphia), 9,475,200 (Denver), 13,696,000 (San Francisco), 57,500 (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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