Franklin Half Dollars were issued by the United States Mint from 1948 to 1963, featuring a portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse. The coins are composed of 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams and having a diameter of 30.6 mm. The 1948 Franklin Half Dollar, minted in Philadelphia, is particularly significant as it was the first year of issue and is sought after by collectors for its historical value and silver content.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1948-P (Philadelphia) Franklin Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Franklin Half Dollars 1948 Philadelphia