Three varieties of bust-type halves were made in 1809. Look at the coin's edge to see if there is a pattern or just standard reeding. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010:
Standard reeding:
Very worn condition - $61
Moderately worn - $108
Slightly worn - $180
Almost no wear - $850
Uncirculated - $1,980 to $23,130 depending on quality
"III" on the edge:
Very worn condition - $66
Moderately worn - $127
Slightly worn - $240
Almost no wear - $1,640
Uncirculated - $3,600 to $10,940
"XXX" on the edge:
Very worn condition - $63
Moderately worn - $138
Slightly worn - $240
Almost no wear - $1,796
Uncirculated - $5,820 to $10,630
Sorry, no US Silver Dollars dated 1809
Look at the coin again and post new question, no US one dollar silver coins were made in 1809
The U.S. did not issue silver certificates in 1809.
Please look at the date again, no US dollar coins are dated 1909.
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Sorry, no US Silver Dollars dated 1809
Look at the coin again and post new question, no US one dollar silver coins were made in 1809
The U.S. did not issue silver certificates in 1809.
No US dollar coins were issued in 1809.
No half dimes were minted in 1809. Please check your coin again and post a new question.
Please look at the date again, no US dollar coins are dated 1909.
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The first US $2 silver certificates were printed in 1886
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.
It has a metal value of about $10.
Value is for the silver about $2.50
No US $1 coins were minted in 1809. If your coin is a bit larger than a quarter and has the Statue of Liberty on the back, it's a modern Presidential dollar. The minting date is on the edge. The coins are made of brass and have no extra value so feel free to spend it.