The Franklin Half Dollar, minted from 1948 to 1963, features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse. This 50-cent coin is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. The initial issues are popular among collectors, and the coin's design reflects American ideals of freedom and independence. The 1948 Franklin Half Dollar is particularly significant, marking the beginning of the series and often sought after in well-preserved conditions.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1948-D (Denver) Franklin Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Franklin Half Dollars 1948 Denver
1948-P (Philadelphia) Franklin Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Franklin Half Dollars 1948 Philadelphia
United States of America 1948 N/A Franklin Half Dollars 50¢ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Franklin Half Dollars 1948 N/A