How much does a Franklin half dollar weigh in ounces?
James Olson
Updated on April 10, 2026
The reverse of the coins depict the Liberty Bell. Franklin Half Dollars were struck from 90% silver with 0.3617 ounces of the precious metal (for a current melt value of the coin, see the calculator in the right column)….Franklin Half Dollars (1948-1963)
| MINT SPECIFICATIONS | NA |
|---|---|
| METAL COMPOSITION | Silver : 90% Copper : 10% |
| WEIGHT | 12.5 Grams |
What is a Franklin half dollar worth in silver?
Franklin half dollars are among the most popular series for collectors of modern United States coins. These 90% silver half dollars bear a portrait of Founding Father and prolific inventor Benjamin Franklin on the obverse….Franklin Half Dollar Values.
| Date & Mintmark | Mintage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1963-D | 67,069,292 | $8+ |
How much does a roll of Kennedy half dollars weigh?
Kennedy half-dollars minted from 1965 through 1970 have a composition of 40 percent silver and 60 percent copper and weigh 11.5 grams with a tolerance of ± 0.4 grams.
How much does a Kennedy half dollar weigh?
11.34 g
Kennedy half dollar
| United States | |
| Value | 50 cents (.50 US dollar) |
| Mass | Copper-nickel clad: 11.34 g 40% silver clad: 11.50 g 90% silver: 12.50 g 2014 gold: 23.33 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Obverse |
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What is the value of a 1952 Benjamin Franklin half dollar?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1952 Ben Franklin Half Dollar value at an average of $9.75, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $70. (see details)…
What is the value of a Franklin half dollar?
Working… This page shows trends for Franklin Half Dollar melt values. A coin’s numismatic value may be higher than its melt value. See pricing for U.S. Silver Coins in the NGC US Coin Price Guide .
How do you weigh a silver half dollar?
You can choose to weigh by either ounces, pounds, grams, or kilograms. Just enter a whole number or decimal representing the total weight in the appropriate weight text box. If you are weighing your silver half dollars inside a container or bag, be sure to subtract the weight of your container first.
How big is a half dollar in inches?
A half dollar is 1
What’s the value of a half dollar melt?
This page shows trends for Franklin Half Dollar melt values. A coin’s numismatic value may be higher than its melt value. See pricing for U.S. Silver Coins in the NGC US Coin Price Guide . Use the calculator below to determine the value of the silver in a quantity of coins.
