Most circulated coins are valued at $7.25-$8.00 retail, coins showing very little wear run from $11.00-$15.00 Mint state coins start at $26.00
A 1969-S proof half dollar - aka - Kennedy Half Dollar is worth: $7.00.
3-28-11>>> Franklin half dollars are so common that if the coin shows any wear at all it's valued for the silver only, about $13.00
A 1921-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar in very good condition (VG8) is worth: $80.00.
Unless the coin has an "S" mintmark, it is worth 50 cents.
The 1998-S silver matte finish Kennedy half dollar with the letter p is worth $500
The silver proof 1997-S Kennedy half dollar has an current average value of $15.50.
A Kennedy Half Dollar that was minted in 2007 and carries a mint mark of "S," was produced in clad and silver. The clad in a proof state is worth: $4; in silver, the value is: $7.00.
It depends on the year? post new question.
You might get a dollar for it from a collector, or face value from a dealer.
In all lower values they have the same value. Is values above MS60 the 1945-S takes a higher value.
Unless the coin has an "S" mintmark, such a coin is only worth $.50 because it is extremely common.
Sorry no 1938 Franklin first year is 1948