Most Valuable Half dollars
Top 25 half dollars worth the most money
The most valuable half dollars are coins that stand out for their rarity, historical significance, and collector demand. Low mintage figures, key date status, mint errors, and exceptional condition all contribute to higher values. Below are the top 25 half dollars ranked by their highest recorded price across all grades.
Top 25 Most Valuable Half dollars
| # | Coin | Year | Mint | Status | Mintage | Value Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1820 Capped Bust Half Dollar | 1820 | P | Key Date | 449,332 | $625 - $485,450 |
| 2 | 1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar | 1809 | P | Key Date | 819,477 | $625 - $481,775 |
| 3 | 1815 Capped Bust Half Dollar | 1815 | P | Key Date | 931,083 | $565 - $470,825 |
| 4 | 1813 Capped Bust Half Dollar | 1813 | P | Key Date | 663,966 | $610 - $438,375 |
| 5 | 1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar | 1817 | P | Key Date | 853,066 | $555 - $416,400 |
| 6 | 1807 Capped Bust Half Dollar | 1807 | P | Semi-Key | 186,992 | $205 - $190,650 |
| 7 | 1822 Capped Bust Half Dollar | 1822 | P | Semi-Key | 563,810 | $150 - $131,000 |
| 8 | 1825 Capped Bust Half Dollar | 1825 | P | Semi-Key | 775,171 | $150 - $111,175 |
| 9 | 1897-S Barber Half Dollar | 1897 | San Francisco | Key Date | 933,900 | $88 - $103,375 |
| 10 | 1811 Capped Bust Half Dollar | 1811 | P | 373,075 | $105 - $91,475 | |
| 11 | 1893-S Barber Half Dollar | 1893 | San Francisco | Key Date | 1,826,000 | $100 - $90,700 |
| 12 | 1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar | 1827 | P | 627,523 | $125 - $82,200 | |
| 13 | 1892-S Barber Half Dollar | 1892 | San Francisco | Key Date | 2,268,000 | $65 - $78,900 |
| 14 | 1904-S Barber Half Dollar | 1904 | San Francisco | Key Date | 2,788,000 | $63 - $75,875 |
| 15 | 1914 Barber Half Dollar | 1914 | Philadelphia (no mint mark) | Key Date | 124,610,000 | $53 - $73,500 |
| 16 | 1838 Capped Bust Half Dollar (Reeded Edge) | 1838 | No Mint Mark (Philadelphia) | 3,546,000 | $105 - $71,675 | |
| 17 | 1915 Barber Half Dollar | 1915 | Philadelphia (no mint mark) | Key Date | 138,820,000 | $62 - $62,125 |
| 18 | 1913 Barber Half Dollar | 1913 | Philadelphia (no mint mark) | Key Date | 188,627,000 | $63 - $60,800 |
| 19 | 1964 Heavily Doubled Die Proof Kennedy Half Dollar | 1964 | Philadelphia | Key Date | Unknown | $500 - $50,000 |
| 20 | 1921 Walking Liberty Half Dollar | 1921 | P | Key Date | 246,000 | $175 - $23,725 |
| 21 | 1921 D Walking Liberty Half Dollar | 1921 | D | Key Date | 208,000 | $195 - $20,725 |
| 22 | 1921 S Walking Liberty Half Dollar | 1921 | S | Key Date | 548,000 | $81 - $13,525 |
| 23 | 1919 D Walking Liberty Half Dollar | 1919 | D | Key Date | 1,165,000 | $105 - $12,925 |
| 24 | 1916 S Walking Liberty Half Dollar | 1916 | S | Key Date | 508,000 | $100 - $12,375 |
| 25 | 1919 S Walking Liberty Half Dollar | 1919 | S | Key Date | 1,552,000 | $96 - $12,300 |
Notable Coins
Background on some of the most sought-after half dollars in this list.
#1 1820 Capped Bust Half Dollar
Key DateEarly U.S. coinage - highly collectible
#2 1809 Capped Bust Half Dollar
Key DateEarly U.S. coinage - highly collectible
#3 1815 Capped Bust Half Dollar
Key DateEarly U.S. coinage - highly collectible
#4 1813 Capped Bust Half Dollar
Key DateEarly U.S. coinage - highly collectible
#5 1817 Capped Bust Half Dollar
Key DateEarly U.S. coinage - highly collectible
#6 1807 Capped Bust Half Dollar
Semi-KeyEarly U.S. coinage - highly collectible
#7 1822 Capped Bust Half Dollar
Semi-KeyEarly U.S. coinage - highly collectible
#8 1825 Capped Bust Half Dollar
Semi-KeyEarly U.S. coinage - highly collectible
#9 1897-S Barber Half Dollar
Key DateThe 1897-S is a rare key date with only 933,900 pieces minted.
Early U.S. coinage - highly collectible
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