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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 $19 melt), 1965–1970 halves are 40% silver (about $8), and Walking Liberty and Franklin halves are worth $19 and up in any grade (October 2026 silver prices).
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Identify half dollar coin value by photos
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· Live catalogue prices ·
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 | $18 | $22 | $24 | $48 |
| Franklin Half Dollar | 1948–1963 | $18 | $19 | $19 | $27 |
| 1964 Kennedy Half | 1964 | $11 | $17 | $19 | $22 |
| Kennedy Half (40% Silver) | 1965–1970 | $3.82 | $5.12 | $5.12 | $6.01 |
| Kennedy Clad Half | 1971–2025 | $0.52 | $0.69 | $1.09 | $1.56 |
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+ even well worn — the rarest Walking Liberty in mint stateSold: $105, PCGS VG-8 — Stack's Bowers, March 2025 Collectors Choice Online Auction, lot 97201, Mar 2025
- 1938-D Walking Liberty — $60+ worn — 491,600 minted, the third-lowest Walking Liberty mintageSold: $65, PCGS VG-10 — Stack's Bowers, December 2025 Collectors Choice Auction, lot 93429, Dec 2025
- 1970-D Kennedy — About $40 graded MS-65 — only sold in 1970 mint sets, 40% silverSold: $40, NGC MS-65, lot of 3 sold for $120 — Stack's Bowers, April 2021 Collectors Choice Online Auction, lot 93281, Apr 2021
- 1964 Kennedy (any) — 90% silverMelt: about $19.44 (0.36169 oz silver at $53.75/oz, Oct 2026)
- 1965–1970 Kennedy (any) — 40% silver — the silver everyone forgetsMelt: about $7.95 (0.14789 oz silver at $53.75/oz, Oct 2026)
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Half Dollar values for single dates
· Questions ·
Half Dollar values FAQ
Which Kennedy half dollars are silver?
1964 halves are 90% silver (about $19 in melt each at October 2026 prices). 1965–1970 halves are 40% silver (about $8). 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 about $19 in metal at October 2026 prices. 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.
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