The value of a silver half dollar depends on several factors, including the year it was minted, its silver content, and its condition.
- These contain 90% silver and are valued higher than later silver half dollars.
- Their melt value (based on the current silver price of $38.26 per ounce) is approximately $13.92.
- Depending on their condition, their collector value can range from $21 to $24,000 in uncirculated condition. Rare varieties, such as the 1964-D with doubled die obverse, can be worth even more.
- A 1964 Kennedy half dollar with a rare hair detail and no mint mark has been listed for $2500.
- You can purchase a collectible condition 1964 90% silver Kennedy half dollar for around $41.50 from Littleton Coin Company.
- These contain 40% silver and are less valuable than the 1964 version.
- Their melt value is approximately $5.69.
- Collector values can range from $7.75 to $495.
- The 1970-D is a key date, with prices reaching over $30 for uncirculated coins.
- A 1970-D Kennedy Half Dollar in Gem Brilliant Uncirculated condition can be purchased for $45.
- Barber Half Dollar (1892-1915): Melt value is $13.92.
- Walking Liberty Half Dollar (1916-1947): Melt value is $13.92.
- Franklin Half Dollar (1948-1963): Melt value is $13.92.
- A rare semi-key date 1829/7 Cap Bust Liberty Half Dollar Silver coin is available for $129.27 on eBay.
- Year and mint mark: Certain dates and mint marks are rarer and more desirable to collectors.
- Condition: Coins in better condition (uncirculated, proof) are generally more valuable.
- Errors and varieties: Coins with errors or unique varieties (like doubled dies or accented hair) can be highly sought after.
- Date: Coins dated 1964 or earlier are 90% silver. Coins dated 1965-1970 are 40% silver.
- Edge: Silver half dollars have a solid silver edge, while clad (non-silver) half dollars have a copper-colored edge.
- Weight: 90% silver halves weigh 12.5 grams, 40% silver halves weigh 11.5 grams, and non-silver halves weigh 11.34 grams.
- Magnet test: Silver is not magnetic, so if a magnet sticks to your coin, it is not silver.
Note: The melt values provided are based on the current silver price and may fluctuate. Collector values can vary greatly depending on the specific coin and market demand.
Which Kennedy halves have 40% silver?
Good point! The only coin that continued to be made in silver was the Kennedy Half Dollar which was made in 40% silver for circulation only in 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, and 1969. This set includes all five of these 40% silver coins. After 1969, no circulating coins of any denomination were ever made in silver again.