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Half Dollar Coin Value
Half dollars hide more silver than any coin still found in circulation: 1964 Kennedys are 90% silver (about $8–$10 melt), 1965–1970 halves are 40% silver (about $3–$4), and Walking Liberty and Franklin halves are worth $10 and up in any grade.
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Identify half dollar coin value by photos
Upload a photo of each side of your half dollar — the inscriptions are read right in your browser, nothing is uploaded to any server, and the coin is matched against the worldwide catalogue.
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How much is a half dollar worth?
Estimates below are drawn from a worldwide numismatic catalogue for each series' most common issue and refresh weekly. Scarcer dates and mint marks price far higher — see the key dates further down.
| Coin | Years | Good (G-4) | Very Fine (VF-20) | Extremely Fine (EF-40) | Uncirculated (MS-60+) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walking Liberty Half | 1916–1947 | $25 | $30 | $33 | $62 |
| Franklin Half Dollar | 1948–1963 | $23 | $25 | $26 | $36 |
| 1964 Kennedy Half | 1964 | $15 | $24 | $26 | $29 |
| Kennedy Half (40% Silver) | 1965–1970 | $4.60 | $5.27 | $5.27 | $6.09 |
| Kennedy Clad Half | 1971–2025 | $0.54 | $0.71 | $1.12 | $1.59 |
Prices are catalogue estimates for each type's most common issue, in USD, for reference only. The exact value of your coin depends on its date, mint mark and condition — check it by name or photograph it in the app.
· Worth real money ·
Half Dollar key dates to look for
- 1921-S Walking Liberty — $100+ worn, thousands uncirculated
- 1938-D Walking Liberty — $75+ — low-mintage Denver issue
- 1970-D Kennedy — $25+ — only sold in mint sets, 40% silver
- 1964 Kennedy (any) — ~$8–$10 each in 90% silver melt
- 1965–1970 Kennedy (any) — ~$3–$4 each — the silver everyone forgets
· Questions ·
Half Dollar values FAQ
Which Kennedy half dollars are silver?
1964 halves are 90% silver (about $8–$10 in melt each). 1965–1970 halves are 40% silver (about $3–$4). From 1971 on, circulation halves are copper-nickel clad and worth face value — though collectors still pay premiums for high-grade and proof issues.
Is a Franklin or Walking Liberty half worth keeping?
Always. Both are 90% silver, so even the most worn example carries $8–$10 in metal. Collectible grades, full bell lines Franklins, and better-date Walkers multiply that quickly.
How can I check my half dollar's value?
Date decides the silver content; condition decides the premium. Photograph the coin in the Coin Value Checker app to pin the exact type and get a grade-aware estimate.
Got a half dollar in hand?
Photograph it and get the exact variety, date and a condition-aware value estimate in seconds.
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