In 1943 half dollars were made of silver not gold. Yours is only gold plated. The value is still about $9 for the silver it contains. The gold plating does not add any value and in some cases can destroy any value you have.
A Double Eagle is a $20.00 gold coin not a half dollar. Please look at the coin again and post a new question
The 1943 Walking Liberty half dollar is the high mintage of the series with an average value of $5.00 to $8.00 in circulated condition.
7-6-11>>> It's actually a Walking Liberty half dollar. The Mint does NOT make gold half dollars. The coin may have toned or been gold plated, but either way the value is just for the silver, about $12.00.
The U.S. half dollar has never been made of gold. What you probably have is a gold-plated 1979 half-dollar. It's not really worth much above face value.
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A Double Eagle is a $20.00 gold coin not a half dollar. Please look at the coin again and post a new question
The 1943 Walking Liberty half dollar is the high mintage of the series with an average value of $5.00 to $8.00 in circulated condition.
7-6-11>>> It's actually a Walking Liberty half dollar. The Mint does NOT make gold half dollars. The coin may have toned or been gold plated, but either way the value is just for the silver, about $12.00.
The U.S. half dollar has never been made of gold. What you probably have is a gold-plated 1979 half-dollar. It's not really worth much above face value.
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The gold adds no extra value and collectors will view it as damaged. It is worth only silver scrap, about $10-12 or so.
Most 1943 Walking Liberty half dollars show heavy wear and retail value is $12.00 regardless of any mintmark.
Please turn the coin over and check the denomination on the back. It's a half dollar, not a dollar. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1946 US half dollar?"
whatz the value of a 1857 California Gold Octagonal Half Dollar and how much does it weigh ....?
whatz the value of a 1857 California Gold Octagonal Half Dollar and how much does it weigh ....?
The gold plating adds nothing to the value of 50 cents.
Please check your coin again. It's either not 1943 or not Ben Franklin. Half dollars dated 1916 to 1947 carry the Walking Liberty design. Franklin's picture was on the half dollar from 1948 to 1963.