what are silver half dollars worth

[PhoebeAnn]

Hello! That's a great question. The value of a silver half dollar really depends on its year, as the silver content changed over time.

Based on the information provided, we can break it down into a few categories. For half dollars minted in 1964 or earlier, such as the Franklin, Walking Liberty, Barber, and the 1964 Kennedy half dollar, the coin is made of 90% silver. The value of the silver in these coins, often called the "melt value," is around $9.15. This is the baseline value, and it fluctuates daily with the market price of silver.

Then there's a specific period from 1965 to 1970 when Kennedy half dollars were made with a reduced silver content of 40%. Because they contain less silver, their melt value is naturally lower, sitting at about $3.73. Again, this value will change as the price of silver goes up or down.

It's also important to know that any half dollar minted from 1971 to the present day contains no silver and is generally only worth its face value of 50 cents.

So, to figure out what your silver half dollar is worth, the first step is to check the date! Keep in mind that these values are just for the silver content. Rare dates or coins in exceptionally good condition can be worth much more to collectors.