Silver content and live melt value
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Melt value is the value of the metal only. Dealers usually buy a little under melt and sell above it, and rare dates or high-grade coins can be worth much more to collectors.
| Years | 1948–1963 |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Designer | John R. Sinnock |
Every Franklin half dollar (1948–1963) is 90% silver. Circulated Franklins usually trade near silver value. Coins with “full bell lines” and high grades can carry collector premiums.
Condition and rarity can make some coins worth far more than their metal. Here are the ones collectors look for:
Mintages from PCGS CoinFacts and other standard references. Collector values depend on exact date, mint mark and grade, so check a current price guide, or ask us in our Discord.
Yes. All Franklin halves are 90% silver.
0.36169 troy ounces of pure silver.
Specs verified October 2026 against: PCGS CoinFacts. Live prices from gold-api.com, refreshed every minute.
