This silver coin contains 71.500 troy ounces of bullion. Based on the metal content and weight, the intrinsic melt value of one 90% Silver Half Dollars, $100 FV is $2302.30 based on today's silver spot price.
Coin | Melt Value | Lowest Retail Price | Highest Retail Price | Buy/Sell Spread | Premium |
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$100 FV Silver Half Dollars, $100 FV | $2302.30 | $2405.25 | $2513.51 | $211.21 | 9.17% |
Current retail values for $100 FV Silver Half Dollars, $100 FV range from $2405.25 to $2513.51. Compare Prices.
The 90% Silver Half Dollars, often referred to as "junk silver," were minted for circulation in the United States until 1964. These coins are popular among collectors and investors for their silver content and historical value. They include the Liberty Walking, Franklin, and Kennedy designs.
The 90% Silver Half Dollars were minted at several U.S. Mints, with mint marks indicating the place of origin. The mint mark location varies by design:
Common dates include most of the Philadelphia mintages from the later years of the Liberty Walking series and many of the Franklin half dollars. These often trade closer to their silver content value.
Key dates within the Liberty Walking series include the 1916-S, 1921, and 1938-D, which have lower mintages and are highly sought after. The Franklin series sees the 1949-S and 1955 as key dates due to their scarcity.
The value of these 90% Silver Half Dollars largely depends on their condition (grade), rarity, and mint mark. Here is a general estimate of the value for common-date coins:
Rare mint marks and key dates can command significantly higher prices, often well above their silver content value.
The 90% Silver Half Dollars are an important part of U.S. numismatic history, offering both intrinsic silver value and collectible interest. Key dates from the Liberty Walking and Franklin series, as well as the 1964 Kennedy, are particularly valuable. As with many collectible coins, condition and rarity significantly affect their market price.
Weight | 71.5 oz |
Country | United States |
Type | Silver Coin |
Mint | US Mint |
Purity | .900 fineness |