How to collect USA Half-Dollar
USA Half Dollars (50 cents or Halfs) were first minted in 1794 and continues (most years) until today. It is the largest United States denomination in current circulation although it is not commonly used today. Until 1965 the half-dollar was around 90% silver but now is a sliver clad (coated) coin. You can see USA Half-Dollar on eBay UK (affiliate link)
Main Varieties of the Half Dollar:
Silver half dollars
40% silver half dollars
Kennedy 1965–1970
Kennedy 1976 (only collectors sets produced with 40% silver)
Copper-nickel clad half dollars
Kennedy 1971–1974, 1977–present
Kennedy Bicentennial 1975–1976 (all dated 1776-1976)
Diameter is 30.61 mm (1.205 in) and thickness of 2.15 mm (0.085 in).
Which USA Half-Dollar to look for?
The lowest mintage USA Half-Dollar are:(These are coins in our database, list may not be exhustive)
- 1893 World Columbian Exposition USA Half Dollar (mintage: 1,550,400)
Coins in the USA Half-Dollar Category
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More Information about coins for Collectors
USA Half Dollars (50 cents or Halfs) were first minted in 1794 and continues (most years) until today. It is the largest United States denomination in current circulation although it is not commonly used today. Until 1965 the half-dollar was around 90% silver but now is a sliver clad (coated) coin.Main Varieties of the Half Dollar:
Silver half dollars
Flowing Hair 1794–1795
Draped Bust 1796–1807
Draped Bust, Small Eagle 1796–1797
Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle 1801–1807
Capped Bust 1807–1839
Capped Bust (Large Size), With Motto 1807–1836
Capped Bust (Small Size), No Motto 1836–1839
Seated Liberty 1839–1891
Seated Liberty, No Motto 1839–1866
Seated Liberty, With Motto 1866–1891
Barber 1892–1915
('Columbian Exposition' circulating commemorative 1892-1893)
('Columbian Exposition' circulating commemorative 1892-1893)
Walking Liberty 1916–1947
Franklin 1948–1963
Kennedy 1964 (General circulation issue) (the last 90% silver half dollar for circulation, contains 0.36169 oz. net silver per coin, or 7.234 oz. silver per roll)
Kennedy 1992–present (silver proof sets available)
40% silver half dollars
Kennedy 1965–1970
Kennedy 1976 (only collectors sets produced with 40% silver)
Copper-nickel clad half dollars
Kennedy 1971–1974, 1977–present
Kennedy Bicentennial 1975–1976 (all dated 1776-1976)
Diameter is 30.61 mm (1.205 in) and thickness of 2.15 mm (0.085 in).