Lot 284
1953-1954, 1957-1958 US Silver Half Dollars
Sold October 23, 2025
- Price realized
- $275
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $250-400
Origin: United States
Denomination: Half Dollar
Year: 1953-1954, 1957-1958
Mint: Philadelphia
Grade: Various Conditions
Metal: Silver
Weight: 248.5g total
Additional Description: The U.S. Silver Half Dollars from 1953–1954 and 1957–1958 belong to the Franklin series, a mid-century departure from classical allegory toward a more pragmatic, modern representation of American identity. Designed by John R. Sinnock and composed of 90% silver, the obverse features Benjamin Franklin—scientist, printer, statesman—whose plain, unidealized portrait reflects the era’s values of reason and civic virtue. The reverse displays the Liberty Bell, a powerful national symbol, paired with a small eagle to satisfy legal requirements.
Struck during a time of postwar prosperity and Cold War tension, these half dollars circulated in an America marked by suburban expansion, technological progress, and a strong sense of national purpose. While their design remained consistent, their context evolved: they passed through the hands of citizens during a time of economic growth, social change, and growing international influence.
Lot details
- Lot
- 284
- Closed
- October 23, 2025
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