Check under the motto In God We Trust to see if there's a mint mark. 1916 and early-1917 Walking Liberty halves are unusual in that the mint mark position is on the obverse.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 01/2010:
No mint mark:
Very worn condition - $51
Moderately worn - $89
Slightly worn - $160
Almost no wear - $250
Uncirculated - $360-15,000 depending on quality
"D" mint mark:
Very worn condition - $44
Moderately worn - $79
Slightly worn - $144
Almost no wear - $275
Uncirculated - $400-20,000
"S" mint mark:
Very worn condition - $107
Moderately worn - $265
Slightly worn - $470
Almost no wear - $860
Uncirculated - $1240-30,000
"Standing" LibertyThe image on these coins is normally called a WalkingLiberty design to distinguish it from the true Standing Liberty design used on quarters from 1916 to 1930.It depends on (a)condition of the coin, and (b) its mintmark, if it has one. No mint mark: $20-$250. (D)enver mintmark $12- $240. (S)an Francisco $60- $900. This is what it is worth to the coin dealer who is selling it. If you are are trying to sell it to a dealer, decrease the value by 1/3.
There's no coin called a "walking eagle" half dollar. The Walking LIBERTY design was used from 1916 to 1947. If that's what you have, please enter the question "What is the value of a (date) US half dollar?" in the box at the top of the page for a specific answer. (date) is of course the date of your coin.
8-21-11>>> Your numismatic terminology is a little mixed up. The only standing coin is the Standing Liberty quarter from 1916 to 1930 and Mercury refers to Mercury Head dimes from 1916 to 1945. A US half dollar dated 1941 is a Walking Liberty half, these were made from 1916 to 1947. 1941 is a common date with a average value of $17.00 for most circulated coins.
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The coins are normally referred to as Walking Liberty half dollars. The Standing Liberty design was used on quarters from 1916 to 1930. For a specific answer, please determine your coin's date and enter the question "What is the value of a <date> US half dollar?" (without the quotes) in the large box at the top of the screen.
Value is for the silver about $2.50
There's no coin called a "walking eagle" half dollar. The Walking LIBERTY design was used from 1916 to 1947. If that's what you have, please enter the question "What is the value of a (date) US half dollar?" in the box at the top of the page for a specific answer. (date) is of course the date of your coin.
8-21-11>>> Your numismatic terminology is a little mixed up. The only standing coin is the Standing Liberty quarter from 1916 to 1930 and Mercury refers to Mercury Head dimes from 1916 to 1945. A US half dollar dated 1941 is a Walking Liberty half, these were made from 1916 to 1947. 1941 is a common date with a average value of $17.00 for most circulated coins.
50$
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.
The coins are normally referred to as Walking Liberty half dollars. The Standing Liberty design was used on quarters from 1916 to 1930. For a specific answer, please determine your coin's date and enter the question "What is the value of a <date> US half dollar?" (without the quotes) in the large box at the top of the screen.
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.
A U.S. half dollar dated 1953 or 1952 is a Franklin half dollar. If it shows any wear, the value is only for the silver, about $10.00. The coins are very common.