how much silver is in a standing liberty half dollar

[DiJulian]

Well, it seems we have a classic case of mistaken identity, a numismatic whodunit! The coin you're asking about, the Standing Liberty half dollar, is actually the stuff of legend, because it doesn't exist. It's an easy mix-up, though! The beautiful Standing Liberty design was used on the quarter, while the half dollar from that same era featured the equally stunning Walking Liberty.

Now, if you're thinking of the Walking Liberty half dollar, then you're talking treasure. That coin, minted from 1916 to 1947, is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper. According to the provided chart, this means each one contains a respectable 0.3617 troy ounces of pure silver.

So, while Lady Liberty was standing guard on the quarter, she was taking a very valuable stroll on the half dollar. Either way, she was certainly well-adorned with precious metal.