The Franklin Mint Collectibles Value Guide
Collector Plates Part II
The Franklin Mint was established in 1964 and began producing and selling privately minted gold and silver commemorative rounds and medallions. Throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s the company continuously expanded into new collectibles areas, including figurines, plates, die cast models, and pewter.
- Name: American Legend
- Series: John Wayne Western Series by Robert Tanenbaum
- Type: Collector Plate
- Description: Heirloom Collector Plate bordered in 24K gold. Inspired by the film Rio Bravo
- Sale Price: $15.00
- Sale Date: Oct 2020
- Name: The Duke
- Series: John Wayne Western Series by Robert Tanenbaum
- Type: Collector Plate
- Description: Heirloom Collector Plate bordered in 24K gold. Inspired by the film Hondo
- Production Dates: 1993
- Sale Price: $5.00
- Sale Date: May 2020
- Name: John Wayne Cowboy Legend
- Series: Symbols of America Series by Robert Tanenbaum
- Type: Collector Plate
- Description: Heirloom Collector Plate bordered in 24K gold.
- Production Dates: 1999
- Sale Price: $16.50
- Sale Date: Jun 2020
- Name: John Wayne Legendary Green Beret
- Series: Defender of America Series - Robert Tanenbaum
- Type: Collector Plate
- Description: Image from the 1968 film The Green Berets
- Sale Price: $15.00
- Sale Date: Sep 2020
- Name: John Wayne Symbol of America's Naval Heroes
- Series: Defender of America Series - Robert Tanenbaum
- Type: Collector Plate
- Sale Price: $15.00
- Sale Date: Feb 2021
- Name: Plum Blossom
- Series: House of Erte
- Type: Collector Plate
- Description: Edged in gold.
- Production Dates: 1993-1995
- Sale Price: $15.00
- Sale Date: May 2020
- Name: La Merveilleuse
- Series: House of Erte
- Type: Collector Plate
- Description: Porcelain edged in platinum
- Production Dates: 1995
- Sale Price: $15.00
- Sale Date: Oct 2020
- Name: Diva II
- Series: House of Erte
- Type: Collector Plate
- Production Dates: 1995
- Sale Price: $20.00
- Sale Date: Nov 2020
- Name: Starstruck
- Series: House of Erte - Royal Doulton
- Type: Collector Plate
- Description: Bone china edged in platinum
- Production Dates: 1993-1995
- Sale Price: $32.00
- Sale Date: Jun 2020
- Name: The Diamond Unicorn
- Series: Kirk Reinert
- Type: Collector Plate
- Production Dates: ca 2000
- Sale Price: $13.00
- Sale Date: Jul 2020
- Name: Dragon Series Complete Set
- Series: Dragon Series by Myles Pinkey
- Type: Collector Plate
- Description: Set of 12. Includes Dragonlands, Dragon Offering, Dragon Star, Moon Mystic, Dragon Rising, Dragon Fire, Dragon Flight, Dragon Tamer, Summoning of the Dragon,
Lure of the Moon, Sorcerer's Spell. The Dragon Master
- Production Dates: ca 2000
- Sale Price: $115.00
- Sale Date: Jun 2020
- Name: Eagles Series Complete Set
- Series: Eagles by Ronald Van Ruyckevelt
- Type: Collector Plate
- Description: Set of 12. Includes Eagle Triumphant Plate, Forever Free, On Feedom's Wing,
Above the Fruited Plains, Wings of Majesty, The American Eagle Plate, Lord of the Canyon, Amber Waves of Grain, The Promise of Freedom, Freedom's Flight, Desert Majesty, Soaring the Rapids
- Production Dates: 1992
- Sale Price: $100.00
- Sale Date: May 2020
- Name: Phantom of the Opera
- Series: By Matthew Stawicki
- Type: Collector Plate
- Description: Fired by The Stokes Mint in Australia depicts scenes from the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.
- Sale Price: $300.00
- Sale Date: Nov 2020
- Name: Sole Mates
- Series: By Nigel Hemming
- Type: Collector Plate
- Description: Shows two Springer Spaniels. Bordered in 24k gold.
- Sale Price: $7.00
- Sale Date: Jun 2020
- Name: Snow Pup
- Series: Humane Society by Wepplo
- Type: Collector Plate
- Sale Price: $20.00
- Sale Date: Jun 2020
- Name: VJ Day
- Series: World War II by William Teodecki
- Type: Collector Plate
- Sale Price: $3.50
- Sale Date: Jun 2020
- Name: The 1942 Indian 442
- Series: Vintage Indian Motorcycles by William Teodecki
- Type: Collector Plate
- Description: Part of a series of six plates featuring famous Indian motorcycles.
- Sale Price: $13.00
- Sale Date: Sep 2020
- Name: Rose Bouquet
- Series: Albert Williams Bouquets
- Type: Collector Plate
- Sale Price: $10.00
- Sale Date: Nov 2020
- Name: Story Hour
- Series: By Sue Willis
- Type: Collector Plate
- Description: Teddy bears and kittens reading by candlelight.
- Sale Price: $2.00
- Sale Date: Jan 2021
These values for Franklin Mint collectibles are based on prices realized in actual recent retail transactions. Unless otherwise noted, the items are in a condition that is acceptable to most collectors - near mint-state, clean, and free of damage. Particularly pristine items are worth more, especially those with intact original packaging, the original certificate of authenticity, and other documentation. Items with excessive wear from careless handling and storage, damage, or repairs will be worth considerably less than the values listed here.
Jump To Other Franklin Mint Pages:
Other Articles
Royal Doulton Figurines Value Guide
Artful, detailed, and manufactured to the highest standards, Royal Doulton figurines are among the most sought after by collectors.
Carnival Glass Value Guide
Prices for a wide range of collectible vintage and modern carnival glass.
Depression Glass Value Guide
Prices for a wide range of manufacturers, patterns and colors of collectible depression glass.
