Lot 476
1948-1963 Franklin Half Dollars Whitman Folder
Sold December 12, 2025
- Price realized
- $400
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $100-150
Origin: United States
Denomination: Half Dollar
Year: 1948-1963
Mint: Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco
Grade: Various Conditions, Partially filled
Metal: 90% silver, 10% copper
Weight: Various Weights
Additional Description: A Whitman folder of Franklin Half Dollars from 1948 to 1963 captures a distinct chapter in U.S. coinage, marked by a design that honors one of America’s most iconic founding fathers. John R. Sinnock’s portrayal of Benjamin Franklin offers a measured, thoughtful image, complemented on the reverse by the Liberty Bell, complete with its famous crack, and a small eagle added to meet legal requirements.
Lot details
- Lot
- 476
- Auction
- Gold and Silver Showcase
- Closed
- December 12, 2025
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