1908 is not a rare date for Barber halves. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the eagle. It may be blank or there may be a D, O or S.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 07/2012:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $17
Moderately worn - $34
Slightly worn - $94
Almost no wear - $328
Uncirculated - $462 to $12,160 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
Very worn - $17
Moderately worn - $38
Slightly worn - $96
Almost no wear - $361
Uncirculated - $480 to $30,550
"O" mint mark (New Orleans):
Very worn - $17
Moderately worn - $38
Slightly worn - $101
Almost no wear - $360
Uncirculated - $510 to $30,550
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $22
Moderately worn - $78
Slightly worn - $156
Almost no wear - $584
Uncirculated - $960 to $18,530
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
The US discontinued its half-dime denomination in 1873.
No US $1 coins were struck in 1908, look at the coin again and post new question.
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No silver dollars were minted from 1905 to 1920 inclusive.
Value is for the silver about $2.50
The US discontinued its half-dime denomination in 1873.
1908p 1,354,5451908d 3,280,0001908o 5,360,0001908s 1,644,828
50$
No US $1 coins were struck in 1908, look at the coin again and post new question.
A US half dollar with a date of 1979 is a Kennedy half dollar not a liberty half dollar. The coin has no silver and is only face value.
No silver dollars were minted from 1905 to 1920 inclusive.
It has a metal value of about $10.
Value is for the silver about $2.50
About $4-5
50 cents.
a half dollar
The US didn't strike any half dollars in 1804.