1958 Franklin Half Dollar silver coin by United States Mint

The Franklin Half Dollar was minted from 1948 to 1963, featuring Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse. This series was designed by John R. Sinnock and replaced the Walking Liberty Half Dollar. The 1958 issue was struck in 90% silver and 10% copper at the Philadelphia Mint, with a mintage of approximately 4.0 million coins, making it one of the lower-mintage dates in the series. The Franklin Half Dollar series ended in 1963 following President Kennedy's assassination, when it was replaced by the Kennedy Half Dollar. Franklin Half Dollars are highly valued by numismatists and silver investors alike for their historical significance, artistic design, and precious metal content. Collectors appreciate these coins as affordable entry points into classic American silver coinage, while their 90% silver composition makes them attractive to precious metal stackers. The 1958 Philadelphia issue is particularly appealing to date-set collectors due to its lower mintage compared to other years in the series, and it represents mid-20th century American numismatic history.