Half Dollars
Complete price guide for half dollars from 1794-present
- Total Series
- 6
- Total Coins
- 111
- Value Range
- $1 - $485k
- Year Range
- 1794-present
Half Dollars were produced from 1794-present by the United States Mint. Our database includes 111 half dollars across 6 series, with values based on recent auction results, dealer prices, and certified coin sales data.
Series & Types
Browse all half dollars series. Each series includes detailed pricing for every date and mint mark.
Capped Bust Half Dollar
1807-1838 · John Reich
$105 – $485k
Barber Half Dollar
1892-1915 · Charles E. Barber
$53 – $103k
Walking Liberty Half Dollar
1916-1947 · Adolph A. Weinman
$15 – $24k
Franklin Half Dollar
1948-1963 · John R. Sinnock
$12 – $3.1k
Kennedy Half Dollar
1964-1990 · Gilroy Roberts / Frank Gasparro
$1 – $1.2k
Error Half Dollars
1964 · Various
$500 – $50k
Most Valuable Half dollars
The top 10 highest-value half dollars across all series.
| # | Coin | Status | Value Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1820 Capped Bust Half Dollar | Key Date | $625 - $485,450 |
| 2 | 1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar | Key Date | $625 - $481,775 |
| 3 | 1815 Capped Bust Half Dollar | Key Date | $565 - $470,825 |
| 4 | 1813 Capped Bust Half Dollar | Key Date | $610 - $438,375 |
| 5 | 1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar | Key Date | $555 - $416,400 |
| 6 | 1807 Capped Bust Half Dollar | Semi-Key | $205 - $190,650 |
| 7 | 1822 Capped Bust Half Dollar | Semi-Key | $150 - $131,000 |
| 8 | 1825 Capped Bust Half Dollar | Semi-Key | $150 - $111,175 |
| 9 | 1897-S Barber Half Dollar | Key Date | $88 - $103,375 |
| 10 | 1811 Capped Bust Half Dollar | $105 - $91,475 |
Key Dates
The most sought-after half dollars by collectors and investors.
| Coin | Year | Mint | Status | Value Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Half Dollar - 1974-D Double Die Obverse | 1974 | Denver | Semi-Key | $1 - $120 |
| Kennedy Half Dollar - 1976-S Bicentennial Proof | 1976 | San Francisco | Semi-Key | $9.5 - $570 |
| Kennedy Half Dollar - 1970-D (40% Clad) | 1970 | Denver | Key Date | $21 - $1,200 |
| Kennedy Half Dollar - 1964-D | 1964 | Denver | Semi-Key | $14 - $500 |
| Kennedy Half Dollar - 1964 | 1964 | Philadelphia | Semi-Key | $11 - $490 |
| 1921 Walking Liberty Half Dollar | 1921 | P | Key Date | $175 - $23,725 |
| 1921 D Walking Liberty Half Dollar | 1921 | D | Key Date | $195 - $20,725 |
| 1916 S Walking Liberty Half Dollar | 1916 | S | Key Date | $100 - $12,375 |
| 1964 Heavily Doubled Die Proof Kennedy Half Dollar | 1964 | Philadelphia | Key Date | $500 - $50,000 |
| 1919 D Walking Liberty Half Dollar | 1919 | D | Key Date | $105 - $12,925 |
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