1949 D Franklin Half Dollar

The 1949 D version of the Franklin Half Dollar is worth on average $600.00 if in Mint State (uncirculated), while one in poor condition will have a value of just $23.00. If the coin has an error, or is certified, this will further add to its appeal and raise its price numismatically speaking.


  • Year: 1949
  • Mint: D
  • Type: Franklin Half Dollar
  • Mintage: 4,120,000
  • Metal: 90% silver 10% copper
  • What's it worth?: $600.00 to $23.00

1949 was the first year that Benjamin Franklin halves were minted. The 1949 D Ben Franklin half dollar is considered to be a key date and even ones in very bad condition are extremely valuable. Be sure to remember this date and mint.

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Founding Father Benjamin Franklin sits proudly on the Silver Franklin Half Dollar. Most people think old man Franklin was a president, but he was not. Ben was an amazing inventor and author. Ben Franklin appears to be a character of sorts. He wrote under several pseudonyms (fake names) the most popular being Silence Dogood or Mrs. Dogood. Benjamin Franklin invented the Lightning Rod, Bifocals, Swim Fins, even the Urinary Catheter. It seems old Ben was a bit of an eccentric and thats why we like the Franklin Half Dollars so much.

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