$22 to $60,000 depending upon the mint mark and the condition of the coin.
Because the value of it is worth half the value of a dime.
Check that coin again. There have been Indian head pennies (1859-1909) and nickels (1913-1938), but never on a dime, nor in 1838.
The US discontinued its half-dime denomination in 1873.
The British didn't make a half dime.
Please check again. Half-dime production ended in 1873.
The value of the Morgan 1885 half dime varies based on its condition. This coin in mint condition is valued at over 2,200.00 as of 2014.
$12-15 in average condition.
You have a Liberty Seated Half Dime - a 1869-S coin in good condition (G4) is worth: $20.00; if its mint state is MS60, the value increases to: $400.
Early and bust half dimes never had mintmarks. For seated liberty half dimes they appear in a variety of places. Between 1838-1859 and part of 1875 it will be in the wreath below "HALF DIME" on the back(tails) of the coin. Between 1860-1869 and from 1972-1873 it will be below the wreath on the back.
The last US Half Dime was issued in 1873 so if you mean a 1927 Buffalo nickel? Average value is $1.00-$3.00 for most coins. Post a new question.
Look at the coin again, no half dimes were struck in 1823.
$13 in good condition