how much are silver half dollars worth now

[KathrynRose]

Hey there! That's a great question, as the value of a silver half dollar really depends on its year and type, because the silver content changed over time.

Based on a silver spot price of around $29.23 per ounce, we can figure out the base value, often called the "melt value," of these coins.

For the older half dollars that are made of 90% silver, you're looking at a melt value of about $10.57 each. This category includes the Barber, Walking Liberty, Franklin, and the 1964 Kennedy half dollars. These coins are popular because of their high silver content.

Then there are the Kennedy half dollars minted between 1965 and 1970. These have a lower silver content of 40%. For these coins, the melt value is currently around $4.31 each.

It's super important to remember that these are just the base values based on the silver inside the coin. The actual worth could be much higher if the coin is a rare date, from a specific mint, or in exceptionally good condition. For collectors, these numismatic factors can make a coin far more valuable than its silver content alone