1949 Silver Franklin Half Dollar
Updated October 17, 2026
| Lot number | 82 |
| Category | Coins & Currency |
| Auction | Como Coins Weekly Coin Auction - Graded, Gold & Bulk Silver |
| Date | October 25, 2026 at 7:05 PM CDT |
| Auction house | BIGBIDNOW |
| Location | Columbia, Missouri |
The 1949 Franklin Half Dollar features a portrait of Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse, accompanied by a small eagle to satisfy the legal requirement for an eagle design on half dollars. Designed by John R. Sinnock, the series was introduced in 1948 and remained in production through 1963. Struck in 90% silver and 10% copper, this coin contains approximately 0.3617 troy ounces of silver and represents a classic period in American coinage.
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