The Franklin Half Dollar is a 50-cent coin minted in the United States from 1948 to 1963, featuring a portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse. The 1956 Franklin Half Dollar was struck at the Philadelphia mint and is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. This coin is part of a series known for its artistic design and historical significance, appealing to both numismatists and collectors. The 1956 issue is relatively common, but its condition and mint marks can significantly influence its value in the collecting market.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1956-P (Philadelphia) Franklin Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Franklin Half Dollars 1956 Philadelphia
1956-P (Philadelphia) Franklin Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Franklin Half Dollars 1956 Philadelphia