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Were 1958 half dollars silver

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Yes. They would contain 90% silver and 10% copper. 1964 was the last year that half dollars were made of 90% silver. The amount of silver was then cut to 40% and then again in 1970 to none.

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What a 1958 silver half dollar worth?

6-16-11>>> All Franklin Half dollars are considered common and circulated 1958 coins are very common, most are valued only for the silver, about $12.00.


How much silver is in a 1958 US half dollar?

There are .3617 troy ounces of silver in a 1958 Franklin half dollar.


What is the value of a mint condition never circulated 1958 Franklin Mint 90 percent Silver Half Dollar?

All Franklin half dollars are 90% silver with a current melt value of around $12. 1958 isn't a rare date, so in mint condition, it's only worth a couple dollars more.


What is the value of silver half dollars made before 1964?

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How many 1958 D Franklin silver half dollars were printed?

The mintage total for 1958-D Franklin halves was 23,962,412. It's one of the most common Franklin halves.


Were there any 1971 Silver half dollars produced?

No; there were no silver half dollars produced between 1971 and 1991.


When were US half dollars made of silver?

All US half dollars dated 1964 and prior are 90% silver (worth about $11 in scrap silver) All US half dollars dated 1965-1970 are 40% silver (worth about $5 in scrap silver) All US half dollars dated 1971-present that are circulating contain no silver and are only worth 50 cents. (The US does strike commemorative half dollars and proof silver half dollars for collectors but these are almost always found in mint packaging, not as a loose half dollar).


How much for 820 silver half dollars?

The silver melt value of 820 US half dollars is $10,113.74. The silver melt value of 820 1965-70 US half dollars is only $4,135.40.


When did they stop using silver half dollar?

90% silver half dollars were minted until 1965, all half dollars dated 1964 and before are 90% silver. From 1965-1970 the half dollar was 40% silver. From 1971-present circulation issue half dollars are copper-nickel and contain no silver.


What is 1958 half dollar worth?

The 1958 Franklin half is a common coin, currently worth about $9 for the silver.


What 5 words to say to get free silver?

Do you have half dollars Half dollars had silver until 1971.So if you get lucky and get some half dollars some could be silver.There were some made in 1971 that did not have silver but most did.


Can I get silver half dollars at a bank?

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