What is the value of a 1949 US half dollar?

Answer 1

UpdatedLook on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter just above the Liberty Bell. It may be blank or there may be a D or S.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2012:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $16.68

Moderately worn - $17.54

Slightly worn - $17.77

Almost no wear - $19.80

Uncirculated - $45.60 to $8130.00 depending on quality

"D" mint mark (Denver):

Very worn - $16.68

Moderately worn - $18.30

Slightly worn - $18.54

Almost no wear - $20.50

Uncirculated - $43.20 to $2860.00

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn - $16.68

Moderately worn - $18.30

Slightly worn - $18.54

Almost no wear - $23.50

Uncirculated - $69.60 to $1890.00

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.

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Depends on where it was minted and the condition of the coin. The type of half dollar minted during this time is a Benjamin Franklin Half dollar. It was also minted only in Philadelphia, Denver and San Francisco. This is also a coin that contains 90% Silver metal composition.

Philadelphia (no mintmark):

$4.75 in good condition to $61 in MS60 uncirciulated grade. About $133 if brilliant uncirculated MS65 Grade.

Denver (small D mintmark):

$4.75 in good condition to $66 in MS60 uncirciulated grade. About $600 if brilliant uncirculated MS65 Grade.

San Francisco (small S mintmark):

$4.75 in good condition to $93 in MS60 uncirciulated grade. About $141 if brilliant uncirculated MS65 Grade.

View the links below for full statistics and other values of the coin for different conditions.

$4.00- $175.00.