Lot 241
1948-1963 Franklin Half Dollars Whitman Folder
Passed — did not sell at this auction
About this lot
Estimated Value: $200-300
Origin: United States
Denomination: Half Dollar
Year: 1948-1963
Mint: Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco
Grade: Various Conditions
Metal: 90% silver, 10% copper
Weight: Various Weights
Additional Description: A Whitman folder of Franklin Half Dollars from 1948 to 1963 offers a concise yet telling portrait of postwar American coinage. Designed by John R. Sinnock, the series marked a departure from allegorical figures and military heroes in favor of a founding thinker, Benjamin Franklin, whose plain, unadorned profile reflects the rational, civic-minded ideals of the time. The reverse features the Liberty Bell, complete with its iconic crack, alongside a small eagle added to meet statutory requirements.
Lot details
- Lot
- 241
- Closed
- November 17, 2025
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