The Franklin Half Dollar, issued by the United States Mint from 1948 to 1963, features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse. The coin has a denomination of fifty cents and was minted in both Philadelphia and other locations. The 1959 Franklin Half Dollar, specifically minted in Philadelphia, is part of a series that is highly sought after by collectors. It contains 90% silver and 10% copper, making it notable for both its historical significance and intrinsic metal value.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1959-P (Philadelphia) Franklin Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Franklin Half Dollars 1959 Philadelphia
1959-P (Philadelphia) Franklin Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Franklin Half Dollars 1959 Philadelphia