How much is a 1957 proof Franklin half dollar worth?
Christopher Davis
Updated on April 10, 2026
| 1957 Franklin Half Dollar Value | ||
|---|---|---|
| Condition of Coin | ||
| 1957 Franklin Half Dollar Value Updated | 7/12/2021 | |
| 1957 | $8.75 | $12.02 |
| 1957 D | $8.75 | $12.02 |
Where is the mint mark on a 1957 Franklin half dollar?
The mint mark is on the reverse side directly above the liberty bell. The rare FBL (Full Bell Line) versions of the Franklin Half Dollar are worth between $40 and $175 depending upon overall grade and quality of bell lines.
What year silver dollars are all silver?
Generally speaking, United States Silver Dollars dated 1935 or earlier are made from 90% silver, 10% copper – with a total silver content of around 0.77-0.78 troy ounces. However with silver dollars from 1965 onwards, things get more complex.
What is a 1957 1/2 dollar worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1957 Ben Franklin Half Dollar value at an average of $11.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $42. (see details)… Total Produced: 5,114,000 [?]
When did the US Mint start minting silver coins?
In 1986 the United States Mint began striking new silver and gold annual coins. Representing the silver side are American Silver Eagles. Through to the middle of 2010, the mintage total for the silver dollars is over 230 million coins. That’s a pittance contrasted against the mintages of daily circulating coins.
When was the American Eagle silver coin minted?
While the reverse proof was only offered in 2006, the “W” Burnished Uncirculated coins continue as a new annual offerings and are sold each year by the Mint. From 1986-1992, American Silver Eagle Proofs were minted at the San Francisco facility and included the “S” mint mark.
Where was the first silver dollar coin made?
The first Morgan Dollar coins were struck in 1878 at the Philadelphia Mint. Following some design revisions, they were also struck at San Francisco and Carson City that same year, because of the facilities’ proximity to the silver mines in the western United States.
When did they start minting the 1948 Silver Dollar?
Eventually the new Obverse dies did arrive, and they began to mint the 1948 Dollars midway through the year. The very low mintages of these made the 1947 Maple Leaf and 1948 dollars exceptionally rare, with the 1948 Silver Dollar commanding a very high market price.
