8-10-11>>> None of the Bicentennial coins regardless of denomination or mintmark struck for general circulation contain any silver or have more than face value. Only proof and uncirculated collectors coins sold from the Mint have premiums.
The 1970 half dollars were minted on 40% silver planchets and none were released for circulation. All 2.1 million coins from the Denver mint were sold in Uncirculated Mint Sets and 2.6 million from San Francisco were sold in Mint Proof sets. Either should retail for $10 to $15.
The U.S. Mint has never minted a gold half dollar. The coin has likely been plated for use as jewelry or sold as a so-called collectible. The piece has no numismatic collectible value. It's considered an altered coin and is only worth face value.
That was the last year for 40% silver half dollars. At present, it's worth about $4.
All 1977 half dollars are copper-nickel and unless in mint packaging are only worth 50 cents. They are in common circulation.
Half dollars 1965-70 contain 40% silver. At present, it's worth about $4.
Except for the 1970 they are most likely they are worth 50 cents. See the related link below for their values.
50 cents.
Before 1970, half dollars had silver in them, but in 1970, they used no silver in the coins, so it is worth only $0.50.
$15 to $50 depending upon the variety.
44 half dollar coins equals 22 dollars face value (value of the coins may be worth more than 50 cents each).
The US didn't make any $1 coins from 1936 to 1970 inclusive. Please check the back of your coin - it's a HALF dollar.
It's a Capped Bust Half dollar and average coins are valued at $50.00- $100.00
A U.S. half dollar dated 1953 or 1952 is a Franklin half dollar. If it shows any wear, the value is only for the silver, about $10.00. The coins are very common.
Look at the back of the coin for "HALF DOLLAR" no US dollar coins were struck after 1935.
Half Dollar, and A Nickel.
Eisenhower, not "Eisenhauer".Also not a half dollar or not 1970. Ike's picture was on $1 coins dated 1971-78. JFK's picture has been on the half dollar since 1964.Please check again and post a new question.
Please turn the coin over and check the denomination on the back. You'll find it's a half dollar. The U.S. did not mint any $1 coins from 1936 to 1970 inclusive.
Please turn the coin over and check the denomination on the back. You'll find it's a half dollar. The U.S. did not mint any $1 coins from 1936 to 1970 inclusive.
1970-D halves were not struck for circulation so I have to assume someone broke open a large number of Mint Sets and removed the coins from their original packaging. That may reduce their value somewhat but they might still retail for as much as $6 each.