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Obverse · front of piece
Obverse · front of piece- Assay XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody Allocated · insured
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1949-S Franklin Half Dollar
The 1949-S Franklin Half Dollar is a U.S. Mint coin made of .900 fine silver, weighing 0.3575 troy oz (11.34 g). This coin is sought after by collectors for its historical significance and numismatic value.
.900 fine· 0.3575 troy oz (11.34 g)
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A1 / Vault Passport
Provable down to the metal.
Every piece ships with a live custody passport — serial-matched, assay-logged, and re-verified against the Rockwell ledger on a timer. Verification is the product.
Custody receipt · Rockwell verified checked against your ledger on request
Rockwell IDRM-AG-2750
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeAlmost Unc
Chain of custodyUnited States Mint → Rockwell vault
InsuranceLloyd's · to $250M
A2 / Product Overview & Numismatic Analysis
The Complete Record.
Authored numismatic breakdown, artistic provenance, and institutional custody proof.
Analysis & Context
Institutional Overview
The 1949-S Franklin Half Dollar is a notable piece of American numismatic history, struck by the United States Mint with a purity of .900 fine silver. This coin weighs 0.3575 troy oz (11.34 g) and has a diameter of 30.6 mm and a thickness of 2.15 mm. The obverse features a detailed profile of Benjamin Franklin, designed by John R. Sinnock, while the reverse displays the iconic Liberty Bell, a symbol of American independence. As a coin minted in 1949, it holds historical significance and is sought after by collectors for its design and the legacy of Franklin himself. Although it is not eligible for Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), it remains a valuable asset for collectors and investors alike. At Rockwell Metals, we offer seamless integration with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring you secure your investment at the best possible price. Each coin is accompanied by a Cryptographic Vault Passport, providing a verified serial number through XRF-spectrometer analysis, and is allocated in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults. Enjoy instant sell-back liquidity or opt for insured armored delivery to your door, making your investment experience with Rockwell Metals both secure and convenient.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the Franklin Half Dollar features a left-facing profile of Benjamin Franklin, designed by John R. Sinnock. The inscriptions include 'LIBERTY' and the year of minting, '1949'.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases the Liberty Bell, symbolizing American freedom and independence, with the inscription 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'HALF DOLLAR'.
IRA QualificationDirect Holding Only
Collectable or historical coin intended for direct physical holding or allocated non-IRA vault custody.
A3 / Specification
Full record.
- Metal
- Silver
- Purity
- .900
- Fine Weight
- 0.3575 troy oz (11.34 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- 1949
- Grade / Finish
- Almost Unc
- Diameter
- 30.6 mm
- Thickness
- 2.15 mm
- Face Value
- $0.50 USD
- IRA Eligible
- No
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AG-FHD-0.3575OZ-1949
- Catalog ID
- 2750
- Assay
- XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody
- Allocated · segregated
- Insurance
- Lloyd's · to $250M
- Sell-back
- Spot-linked · instant
A4 / Provenance
Mint to vault, on the record.
A documented chain of custody — each step assay-checked and timestamped to the ledger.
- Struck
United States Mint. Die-verified 1949 strike.
- Assayed
XRF + ultrasonic at intake. Purity confirmed, serial sealed.
- Vaulted
Allocated to Rockwell vault. Insured by Lloyd's, ledger entry opened.
- Yours
On purchase, the passport transfers to your account — store or take delivery.
- Lloyd's insuredto $250M
- Audited reservesmonthly attestation
- Assay verifiedXRF + ultrasonic
- Allocated custodysegregated, never lent
- Instant sell-backspot-linked spreads
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