Franklin Half Dollar Melt Value

A Franklin Half Dollar (1948-1963) contains 0.3617 troy ounces of pure silver. The coin weighs 12.5 grams total and is 90% silver, 10% copper.

The melt value of a Franklin Half Dollar equals 0.3617 troy ounces multiplied by the current silver spot price. Use the calculator above with live prices to see today's exact melt value.

Common-date Franklin Halfs in average circulated condition typically sell at or slightly above melt value. Key dates, mint marks, and higher grades can command significant numismatic premiums. The melt value represents the minimum a Franklin Half should be worth.

It takes 2.8 Franklin Halfs to equal one troy ounce of pure silver content (each contains 0.3617 oz).

Franklin Half Dollars were minted from 1948-1963. The composition is 90% silver, 10% copper, with each coin containing 0.3617 troy ounces of pure silver and a face value of USD 0.50.