What is the value of a 1904 us half dollar?

Answer 1

Look on the back below the eagle to see if there's a mint mark. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 02/2010:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $12

Moderately worn - $35

Slightly worn - $92

Almost no wear - $318

Uncirculated - $500 to $10,080 depending on quality

"O" mint mark (New Orleans):

Very worn condition - $18

Moderately worn - $77

Slightly worn - $200

Almost no wear - $664

Uncirculated - $1,130 to $20,150

"S" mint mark (San Francisco): [be careful of counterfeits!]

Very worn condition - $50

Moderately worn - $390

Slightly worn - $690

Almost no wear - $3,336

Uncirculated - $8,340 to $117,000

This coin was designed by Charles E. Barber. It weighs 6.25 grams, has a 24.3 millimeter diameter, and is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper.

With no mint mark; 8$ in good condition, 9$ in very good condition, 20$ in fine condition, 35$ in very fine condition, 70$ in extremely fine condition, 120$ in about uncirculated condition, 220$ in low grade uncirculated condition, 350$ in high grade uncirculated condition, and 700$ if proof.

With an O mint mark; 12$ in good condition, 20$ in very good condition, 60$ in fine condition, 110$ in very fine condition, 240$ in extremely fine condition, 450$ in about uncirculated condition, 800$ in low grade uncirculated condition, and 1,350$ in high grade uncirculated condition. No proofs known.