
Hello! That's a great question about a classic American coin.
A Franklin silver half dollar is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. The total weight of the coin is 12.50 grams.
Based on this composition and weight, the actual amount of pure silver contained in a Franklin half dollar is 0.3617 troy ounces. This high silver content is why the coin's value is tied to the current market price of silver, making it worth much more than its 50-cent face value.


