1949 Franklin Half Dollar
1949 Franklin Half Dollar. 1949 was the first year that benjamin franklin halves were minted. Besides contributing greatly to the birth of the nation, ben franklin helped create philadelphias library, fire department, hospital, and schools.
Coins under $100, half dollars tags: The melt value shown below is how valuable the coin's metal is worth (bare minimum value of coin). The composition of these coins is 90% silver and 10% copper.