{"id":3670,"date":"2024-10-27T01:38:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-27T01:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/?p=3670"},"modified":"2026-05-10T14:55:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T14:55:19","slug":"rare-numismatic-half-dollar-investment-coins-and-values","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/rare-numismatic-half-dollar-investment-coins-and-values\/","title":{"rendered":"1774 Flowing Hair Half Dollar And Other Valuable 50 cent coin (JFK, Franklin, Barber and more)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Although they are used less often today, the half-dollar coin has been a cornerstone of American currency since its introduction in 1794. Over the centuries, it has undergone numerous changes. From the early Flowing Hair and Draped Bust designs to the more familiar Walking Liberty and Franklin halves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While many investors buy silver coins for the intrinsic worth, some half dollar coins carry significant numismatic value that can enhance a tangible asset portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1794 Flowing Hair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1794 Flowing Hair half dollar holds a notable place in American numismatic history as the first half dollar coin issued by the U.S. Mint. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1794-Flowing-Hair-Half-Dollar-obverse.jpg\" alt=\"1794 Flowing Hair Obverse\" class=\"wp-image-3688\" style=\"width:397px;height:396px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1794 Flowing Hair Obverse<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The age and scarcity make 1794 Half Dollar valuable among collectors. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1794-Flowing-Hair-Half-Dollar-rev.jpg\" alt=\"1794 Flowing Hair Reverse\" class=\"wp-image-3689\" style=\"width:395px;height:394px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1794 Flowing Hair Reverse<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>An example of how the condition can affect value is that a specimen in VF30 condition sold for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/auctionprices\/item\/1794-50c-overton-101a\/39201\/-8916807623392537725\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$14,500<\/a> in a Heritage Auctions event. While a 1794 Half Dollar graded NGC AU55 sold for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/auctionprices\/item\/1794-50c-overton-101\/39200\/-6116965403213202894\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$69,000<\/a> at another auction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recently, the Mint issued a commemorative gold coin and a silver medal carrying this same design as a way to celebrate the <a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/u-s-mint-230th-anniversary-2024-flowing-hair-high-relief-gold-coin-and-silver-medal\/\">240th Anniversary<\/a> of this coin&#8217;s first issue. The 1 oz Gold Coin using the same design is minted with 24-karat gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Draped Bust Series (1796\u20131807)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Draped Bust Half Dollar was one of the earliest half-dollar designs. It features a portrait of Liberty with flowing hair draped in cloth on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1806-draped-bust-half-dollar.webp\" alt=\"1806 Draped Bust Half Fine Condition\" class=\"wp-image-3671\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1806 Draped Bust 50 Cent Coin with Fine Details<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Draped Bust series has two sub-types. The &#8220;Small Eagle Reverse&#8221; was produced from 1796 until 1797 and shows a small eagle within a wreath on the back.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"958\" src=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1806-draped-bust-half-dollar-reverse.webp\" alt=\"1801 to 1807 Half Dollar Heraldic Eagle Reverse\" class=\"wp-image-3672\" style=\"width:498px;height:497px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1801 to 1807 Half Dollar Heraldic Eagle Reverse<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;Heraldic Eagle Reverse&#8221; was minted from 1801 to 1807. It features a more prominent, heraldic-style eagle with a shield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Draped Bust with 15 stars is a rare variant. A PCGS VF25 1797 Draped Bust 50 Cent Piece fetched around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/auctionprices\/item\/1797-50c\/6060\/7902035045057340874\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$81,000<\/a> while another sold for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/auctionprices\/item\/1797-50c\/6060\/-869451308813535691\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$56,000<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capped Bust (1807\u20131839)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Introduced in 1807, the Capped Bust half dollar depicts Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap on the obverse and an eagle with a shield on the reverse.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1825-capped-bust-half-dollar.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3673\" style=\"width:412px;height:412px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1825 Capped Bust Half Dollar<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Capped Bust Series also features <a href=\"https:\/\/en.numista.com\/catalogue\/pieces10637.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">two subtypes<\/a>. The &#8220;Lettered Edge&#8221; type was issued from<strong> <\/strong>1807 until 1836. Its face value is inscribed around the edge with the phrase &#8220;FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/capped-bust-half-dollar-reverse.webp\" alt=\"Capped Bust 50 cents Reverse\" class=\"wp-image-3674\" style=\"width:428px;height:428px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Capped Bust 50 c Reverse<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;Reeded Edge&#8221; type was introduced in 1836 and issued until 1839. This variety introduced the modern reeded edge and slight design modifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1838-O is significant as the first half-dollar coins minted in New Orleans. With fewer than <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.edu\/object\/50-cents-proof-united-states-1838%3Anmah_1077686\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20 known examples<\/a>, one sold for $493,500 at a Stack&#8217;s Bowers <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/auctionprices\/details\/1838-o-pr\/6226\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">auction in 2008<\/a> and another worth $632,500 at a Heritage Auctions event in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seated Liberty (1839\u20131891)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;Seated Liberty&#8221; features Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield and a liberty pole with a cap. The reverse shows an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"629\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1858-Seated-Liberty-Half-Dollar-PCGS-XF45-obv.jpg\" alt=\"1858 Seated Liberty Half Dollar\" class=\"wp-image-3675\" style=\"width:413px;height:429px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1858 Seated Liberty Half Dollar Obverse<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are three distinct varieties in the Seated Liberty Series. The &#8220;No Motto&#8221; type was minted without the &#8220;IN GOD WE TRUST&#8221; motto until 1865. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1858-Seated-Liberty-Half-Dollar-PCGS-XF45-reverse-rev.jpeg\" alt=\"1858 Seated Liberty Half Dollar Coin Reverse\" class=\"wp-image-3676\" style=\"width:441px;height:433px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1858 Seated Liberty Half Dollar Reverse<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Arrows were added to the date from 1853 to 1855 and again from 1873 to 1874<strong> <\/strong>to indicate a change in the weight and composition. After the Civil War, the motto &#8220;IN GOD WE TRUST&#8221; was added on a ribbon <a href=\"https:\/\/coinweek.com\/liberty-seated-half-dollar-no-motto-with-drapery-1839-1866\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">above the eagle<\/a>. The &#8220;With Motto&#8221; type was minted from 1866 to 1891.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barber Half Dollar (1892\u20131915)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed by Charles E. Barber, the <a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/silver-coin-melt-values\/1892-1915-Barber-Half-Dollar\">Barber Half Dollar<\/a> coins feature a classical depiction of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap and laurel wreath on the obverse and an eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch on the reverse. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1899-Barber-Half-Dollar.jpg\" alt=\"1899 Barber Half Dollar Coin showing Fine Details\" class=\"wp-image-3694\" style=\"width:491px;height:492px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1899 Barber Half showing Fine Details<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The heraldic eagle is similar to the Great Seal of the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Date Barber Half Dollar Coin Values<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><br><strong>Date<\/strong>               <\/th><th><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Value Range in Circulated Grades<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1892-S<\/td><td>The first year of the Barber half dollar series from the San Francisco Mint.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/coinfacts\/coin\/1892-s-50c\/6464\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$125 &#8211; $32,000<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1893-S<\/td><td>Another lower mintage.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.com\/coin-explorer\/united-states\/half-dollars\/barber-half-dollars-1892-1915\/16467\/1893-s-50c-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$100 &#8211; $2,500<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1896-O<\/td><td>Low mintage from New Orleans Mint.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.apmex.com\/coin-values\/barber-half-dollar-value\/1896-o\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$50 &#8211; $115,200<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1896-S<\/td><td>Low mintage from San Francisco Mint.<\/td><td>$300 &#8211; $1,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1897-O<\/td><td>Most examples from New Orleans are heavily circulated and can be difficult to find in higher grades.<\/td><td>$120 &#8211; $700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1901-S<\/td><td>Scarce in all grades, with uncirculated coins commanding significant premiums.<\/td><td>$150 &#8211; $800<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1904-S<\/td><td>Another low-mintage coin that is rare in higher grades.<\/td><td>$120 &#8211; $700<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1913<\/td><td>One of the lowest mintages in the series, making it valuable across all conditions.<\/td><td>$100 &#8211; $500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walking Liberty (1916\u20131947)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Minted from 1916 until 1947, the <a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/p\/1-dollar-face-walking-liberty-half-dollar\/\">Walking Liberty<\/a> is considered one of the most beautiful U.S. coin designs. Designed by Adolph Weinman, the obverse depicts Lady Liberty striding toward the sunrise, draped in the American flag, holding laurel and oak branches symbolizing civil and military glory. The reverse features a majestic eagle perched on a mountain pine sapling.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1946-Walking-Liberty-Obverse-Reverse.jpg\" alt=\"1946 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Coin Obverse and Reverse\" class=\"wp-image-3690\" style=\"width:465px;height:465px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1946 Walking Liberty Half<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The 1921-S Walking Liberty stands out as a key date due to its low mintage of just 548,000 coins. During recent auction events, a PCGS MS64 graded coin sold for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/auctionprices\/item\/1921-50c\/6583\/392701694660371324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$9,000<\/a>. Another, graded NGC AU58, realized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/auctionprices\/item\/1921-50c\/6583\/-2332395095823694056\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$7,200<\/a> in a recent sale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Date Walking Liberty Half Dollar Coin Values<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><th>Value Range<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1916-S<\/strong><\/td><td>As an early issue, the 1916-S has a lower mintage compared to its Philadelphia counterpart<\/td><td>$2,000 to $3,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1917-D and 1917-S Obverse Mintmark<\/strong><\/td><td>In 1917, the mintmark was moved from the obverse to the reverse. Coins with the mintmark on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/coinfacts\/coin\/1917-s-50c-obverse\/6572\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">obverse are scarcer<\/a>.<\/td><td>$500 to $150,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1919-D and 1919-S<\/strong><\/td><td> These coins have low mintages and saw heavy circulation.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.com\/coin-explorer\/united-states\/half-dollars\/walking-liberty-half-dollars-1916-1947\/16579\/1919-s-50c-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$80 to $4,000<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1921, 1921-D, 1921-S<\/strong><\/td><td>The 1921 issues are key dates in the series with very low mintages. The 1921-D is particularly scarce.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.com\/coin-explorer\/united-states\/half-dollars\/walking-liberty-half-dollars-1916-1947\/16579\/1919-s-50c-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$80 to $6,000<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1938-D<\/strong><\/td><td>Although later in the series, the 1938-D has a low mintage and is considered a semi-key date.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/auctionprices\/details\/1938-d-ms\/6605\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$120 to $2,000<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Walking Liberty Key Dates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1938-D had a mintage of only 491,600, making it the lowest mintage among the late-date half-dollar coins in the series. In auction sales, a PCGS MS66-graded coin sold for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/auctionprices\/item\/1938-d-50c\/6605\/-6887194523863087721\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$1,560<\/a>. Another example, with XF details, realized only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/auctionprices\/item\/1938-d-50c\/6605\/-8678298560099951014\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$121<\/a>. Another example of how condition can make a significant impact on a coin&#8217;s value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Franklin Half Dollar Coins (1948\u20131963)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>John R. Sinnock designed this coin featuring Founding Father Benjamin Franklin on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1948-Franklin-Silver-Half-Dollar-Coin-Obverse-Reverse.jpg\" alt=\"1948 Franklin Half Dollar Coin Obverse and Reverse\" class=\"wp-image-4007\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Circulated 1948 Franklin Half<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The small eagle to the right of the Liberty Bell is to fulfill the legal requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Date Franklin Half Dollar Coin Values<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Year\/Variety<\/th><th>Notes<\/th><th>Value Range<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Full Bell Lines (FBL)<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/silver-coin-melt-values\/1948-1963-Franklin-Half-Dollar\">Franklins are worth more than melt value<\/a> when they exhibit Full Bell Lines on the Liberty Bell&#8217;s image.<\/td><td>$20 to $30 and up<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1949-S<\/strong><\/td><td>Known for weaker strikes, making FBL coins scarce<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usacoinbook.com\/coins\/2845\/half-dollars\/franklin\/1949-S\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">$20 to $200<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1950-D<\/strong><\/td><td>Notorious for weak strikes<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.com\/coin-explorer\/united-states\/half-dollars\/franklin-half-dollars-1948-1963\/16657\/1950-d-50c-ms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">$15 to $200<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1955 &#8220;Bugs Bunny&#8221; Variety<\/strong><\/td><td>A die clash error gives Franklin the appearance of buck teeth, resembling Bugs Bunny.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/b\/1955-Franklin-Half-Dollar-Bugs-Bunny\/11973\/bn_7023265649?mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5339081696&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">$50 to $180<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Proof Cameo Coins (1961 and 1962)<\/strong><\/td><td>Proof coins with strong cameo contrasts are scarce. Cameo proofs from these years are more valuable than standard proofs.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=m570.l1313&amp;_nkw=franklin+proof+cameo+1961&amp;_sacat=0&amp;mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5339081696&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">$50 to $300<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Early proof Franklin half dollar coins with deep cameo contrasts are scarce. In recent auctions, a PR68 1950 Deep Cameo coin sold for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/auctionprices\/item\/1950-50c\/6691\/1545496446551885412\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$13,800<\/a>. While another, graded PR65DCAM Deep Cameo, realized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/auctionprices\/item\/1950-50c-dcam\/96691\/9087068478955837724\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$8,400<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kennedy (1964\u2013Present)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Quickly introduced after President John F. Kennedy&#8217;s assassination in 1963. The obverse, designed by Gilroy Roberts, features a portrait of Kennedy. The reverse displays the Presidential Seal, which Frank Gasparro created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Date Kennedy Half Dollar Values<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Key Date<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Value Range<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1964 Accented Hair Proof<\/strong><\/td><td>Only initial proof strikes feature extra hair detail above President Kennedy&#8217;s ear. <\/td><td>PR66: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/auctionprices\/item\/1964-50c-accented-hair\/6801\/-5427478037153164453\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$85<\/a><br>PR68: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/auctionprices\/item\/1964-50c-accented-hair-dcam\/96801\/8247313445372152513\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$46,800<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1964-D Doubled Die Obverse (DDO)<\/strong><\/td><td>Error coin with noticeable doubling on the obverse inscriptions around in &#8220;WE TRUST&#8221; and the date.<\/td><td>$120 to $150<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1970-D<\/strong><\/td><td>Generally worth <a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/silver-coin-melt-values\/1965-1970-Kennedy-Half-Dollar\">melt value<\/a> unless in exceptional condition.<\/td><td>Auction Record: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.com\/coin-explorer\/united-states\/half-dollars\/kennedy-half-dollars-1964-date\/16713\/1970-d-50c-ms\/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20NGC%20Price,for%20as%20much%20as%20%2412500.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$12,500<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1970-S Proof<\/strong><\/td><td>Low mintage proof.<\/td><td>PR65: <strong>$15<\/strong><br>Higher grades:up to <strong>$50<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1974-D Doubled Die Obverse (DDO)<\/strong><\/td><td>Features doubling on the obverse inscriptions around &#8220;IN GOD WE TRUST&#8221; and &#8220;LIBERTY.&#8221;<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.apmex.com\/learning-guide\/coin-collecting\/kennedy-half-dollars-key-dates-varieties\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$15 to $50<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1987-P and 1987-D<\/strong><\/td><td>Low mintage from Philadelphia and Denver was available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/coinfacts\/coin\/1987-d-50c\/6752\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">only in mint sets<\/a>.<\/td><td>$5 to $50<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1998-S Matte Finish<\/strong><\/td><td>Part of the special Robert F. Kennedy commemorative set.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/b\/1998-Matte-Kennedy-Half-Dollars\/41102\/bn_105856417?mkcid=1&amp;mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&amp;siteid=0&amp;campid=5339081696&amp;toolid=20008&amp;mkevt=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">$150 to $350<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2014-W 50th Anniversary Gold Proof<\/strong><\/td><td>A special issue struck in 3\/4 oz of .9999 fine gold to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy half dollar.<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/apmex.sjv.io\/ran5L3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">$2,200 to $3,000<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;Accented Hair&#8221; variety of the 1964 Kennedy half dollar was part of the initial proof strikes. Jacqueline Kennedy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/news\/telling-a-1964-accented-hair-proof-kennedy-half-dollar-apart\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">requested the mint<\/a> to soften the hair details, which led to a design change after minting some coins. A PR67 Deep Cameo example sold for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/auctionprices\/item\/1964-50c-accented-hair-cam\/86801\/1408613522717338930\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$325<\/a> at auction, while a PR68 Deep Cameo coin realized <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcgs.com\/auctionprices\/item\/1964-50c-accented-hair-dcam\/96801\/8029874111805732867\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$6,000<\/a> at a Stack&#8217;s Bowers event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in numismatic silver half dollars offers the dual benefit of owning tangible assets with intrinsic silver value and the potential for appreciation. While most circulated coins like the 1964 Kennedy, Franklin, and Walking Liberty half dollars are popular for their <a href=\"https:\/\/findbullionprices.com\/silver-coin-melt-values\">silver content<\/a>, those with rare dates, mint errors, and high-grade specimens are worth significantly more. As always, thorough research and consultation with reputable dealers are essential when venturing into numismatic investments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Investing in numismatic silver half dollars offers the dual benefit of owning tangible assets with intrinsic silver value and the potential for appreciation due to rarity and historical significance<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3687,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[984,1211,1273,545,1186,1300],"tags":[1293,1274,1292],"class_list":["post-3670","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-coin-collecting","category-coin-values","category-half-dollars","category-news","category-rare-coins","category-silver-half-dollars","tag-1964-accented-hair-values","tag-numismatic-half-dollars","tag-rare-and-valuable-half-dollars"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - 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