Are there any valuable 50 cent pieces?

What are the rarest silver 50 cent coins? If you don't count over-dates, proofs, and strange varieties then the rarest half dollar coin is the 1873-S with no arrows. None of those coins are thought to have survived. The rarest coins that still exist are the 1796 and 1797 halves.
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Which 50 cent coins are worth the most?

Truly uncirculated 50 cent coins from 1969 (cv $25), 1971 ($25), 1972 ($55), 1973 ($60), 1974 ($35), 1985 ($13), 1993 ($22) , and 1997 ($30) are all worth more than any commemorative 50c coin.
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What year half dollars are valuable?

Typical coins minted from 1879 to 1890 have similar value, and you can find a piece in uncirculated condition for $675 to $850. If you are a collector on a budget, you can find a coin produced in 1891 for only $50 to $225, depending on its condition. A real rarity is the 1878 S Liberty seated half dollar.
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Do 50 cent coins have any value?

It's unusual to encounter a half dollar in circulation these days but not that the coins are hard to come by. All circulation strike Kennedy half dollars from 1971 and later are only valued at 50 cents face value.
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Why is the 1964 Kennedy half dollar so valuable?

Mint struck 277 million Kennedy half dollars. Still, 1964 Kennedy half-dollars were unusual among coins because each one included so much silver. The silver coin value is higher than other metals. Beyond that, the sentimental value of the coins led many people to keep their half dollars rather than spend them.
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What makes a 1972 half dollar rare?

The 1972 Philadelphia Minted Ike Dollar Type 2 reverse is the rarest of all three varieties. This was created when the mint mistakenly used a Proof reverse die in August at the Philadelphia mint facility. This type was created from a single coin die and was used in only one production run.
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Are Kennedy half dollars worth keeping?

Most of them are worth only their face value, 50 cents. However, some Kennedy half-dollars are quite valuable, depending on their condition and the year they were minted. A Kennedy half-dollar coin minted in 1970 that is in uncirculated condition is worth about $8. It's not winning the lotto, but it's something.
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What is a 1967 50 cent piece worth?

The 1967 half dollar with no mint mark is worth around $6 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS 63. Uncirculated coins with a grade of MS 65 can sell for around $75. Note: There were no half dollar proof coins minted for this year. Click here to search for 1967 half dollars on Amazon.
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What is a 1966 50 cent piece worth?

The 1966 Round 50c Coin, which weighs 13.28 grams, is sold at coin shops, mints, and on eBay for prices ranging from around $9 to $15.50 per coin.
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What is a 1974 50 cent piece worth?

If an example is found in low Mint State grade, a collector can regularly expect to purchase the coin for $20-30. Coins in slightly better condition (MS-65 and MS-66) generally range from $60-75.
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What is the rarest half dollar?

Walking Liberty Half Dollar

At the Gem Mint State level, the 1919-D Walker is the rarest coin of the series with only 11 coins graded MS65 PCGS, and just one – this example – that graded MS66.
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What are JFK coins worth?

Kennedy dollar coins in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $1.00. These coins only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition.
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How much are Susan B Anthony dollars worth?

How much are they worth? Again, the value of a particular coin could depend on grade and condition. A circulated wide rim 1979-P dollar is worth $5 to $8, whereas an uncirculated piece could be valued at $25 or more, according to Coins Guide.
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What is a 1994 50 cent piece worth?

The standard 1994 clad half dollars in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.50. These coins only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. Both the 1994 P half dollar and 1994 D half dollar are each worth around $3 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade.
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What rare coins should I look for?

9 of the most valuable coins in the world
  1. The 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar. picture alliance/Getty Images. ...
  2. The 1787 Brasher Doubloon. ...
  3. The 1787 Fugio cent. ...
  4. The 723 Umayyad Gold Dinar. ...
  5. The 1343 Edward III Florin. ...
  6. The 1943 Lincoln Head Copper Penny. ...
  7. The 2007 $1 Million Canadian Gold Maple Leaf. ...
  8. 1913 Liberty Head V Nickel.
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How much is a 1970 Captain Cook 50 cent coin worth?

They are, therefore, not particularly valuable. Specimen coins in their original red plastic cases can be found for just $10, while regular uncirculated coins might be bought for just $5 or so.
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How much is a 2000 50 cent coin worth?

TikTok user Joel Kandiah, the brains behind the account TheHistoryOfMoney, stunned viewers will a little-known fact about the 2000 Millenium edition 50 cent coin. The coin, that is estimated to be worth up to $800, bears a special St George's Cross in the Union Jack on the "tails" side that is "incused".
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What years are 50 cent pieces silver?

You can still obtain Kennedy half dollars from some banks for face value and are quite common. Circulated coins minted from 1964 to 1970 derive most of their value from their silver content. From 1965 to 1970 the silver content was reduced from 90% (in 1964 dated coins) to 40% silver.
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What makes a 1971 Kennedy half dollar rare?

Due to their modern mintage date and the large amount minted, the 1971 Kennedy Half Dollars have little to no premium in grades under Uncirculated condition. Even in MS-60 condition, the retail price is only $1. Jumps in grade do make a small difference, with MS-63 being valued at $2.
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Are 1971 half dollars worth anything?

Most surviving Mint State examples of the 1971-P Kennedy half dollar will grade between MS64 and MS65 if submitted to the grading services. A collector looking for an example in Gem Uncirculated grades or higher, certified MS-65 and MS-66, should be ready to spend $20 to $65.
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What years should I look for Kennedy half dollars?

The best-known variety is the 1964 Proof Heavily Accented Hair variety. Given the low demand for Kennedy half-dollar errors and varieties, most are extremely affordable for collectors of all means. A careful search of the Internet or inquiry at your local coin dealer will yield several examples for you to evaluate.
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What makes a 1973 half dollar rare?

The 1973-S date from the quarter is visible below the 1973-S date from the Kennedy Half. Proof double denomination mint errors are so rare that there are only a few known. There are three Proof 1976-S Bicentennial Quarters that are struck on struck U.S. coins.
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What year is the most valuable Kennedy half-dollar?

A 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Snatches A World-Record $108,000! A 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar sold for a world record $108,000, making it the most expensive coin of its type, during a public auction of rare U.S. coins held Thursday, April 25, 2019, by Heritage Auctions.
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