how much is half dollar worth in silver

[Leroy]

Hello there! That's a great question. The value of a half dollar in silver really depends on the year it was made, because the silver content changed over time.

Based on the information provided, we can break it down into two main categories. For Kennedy half dollars minted between 1965 and 1970, the coin is made of 40% silver. The melt value for one of these is approximately $3.70.

For any half dollar minted in 1964 or earlier (this includes Franklin, Walking Liberty, Barber, and older types), the coin is 90% silver. The silver melt value for these is quite a bit higher, currently sitting around $8.90. These values are based on a silver price of about $24.59 per troy ounce and will fluctuate as the market price changes.

It's also interesting to note that while this is the base value of the silver itself, a specific coin can be worth much more to a collector. Factors like its condition, rarity, and specific date can increase its value significantly, from its basic silver worth to potentially thousands of dollars for a very rare specimen. So, the first thing to do is check the date on your coin to see which category it falls into