Well, the context you provided is about as helpful as a chocolate teapot, showing only the logos and navigation for a couple of coin pricing websites. But fear not, as an expert, I can tell you that asking what a half dollar is worth is a gloriously loaded question. The answer ranges from "exactly fifty cents" to "enough to buy a decent used car."
For the vast majority of half dollars you'd find in circulation, specifically any Kennedy half dollar minted from 1971 to today, the value is, brace yourself, fifty cents. They are made of a copper-nickel blend and hold no special value beyond what's stamped on them. They're perfect for laundry machines and not much else.
However, the real fun begins when you check the date. If you have a Kennedy half dollar from 1965 to 1970, you've got a coin that's 40% silver. Its value is tied to the current market price of silver, making it worth several dollars. If your Kennedy is from 1964, you've hit the jackpot! That year was 90% silver, making it significantly more valuable.
Venture even further back in time to the Franklin (1948-1963) or Walking Liberty (1916-1947) half dollars, and you're dealing with 90% silver coins that are also highly sought after by collectors. Here, the value is a cocktail of silver melt price mixed with a shot of numismatic premium. The coin's condition, year, and mint mark can turn its value from a nice dinner out into a down payment on a new appliance. So, check your dates before you make change for a dollar
