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 an O or S.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 04/2011:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $19
Moderately worn - $83
Slightly worn - $192
Almost no wear - $418
Uncirculated - $640 to $18,850 depending on quality
"O" mint mark (New Orleans):
Very worn - $24
Moderately worn - $120
Slightly worn - $240
Almost no wear - $528
Uncirculated - $780 to $20,480
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn - $17
Moderately worn - $61
Slightly worn - $132
Almost no wear - $438
Uncirculated - $660 to $26,000
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
Please check the coin's date and denomination US silver dollar production was suspended between 1905 and 1920 inclusive, so there are no 1917 dollar coins. If your coin says HALF DOLLAR on the back, it's a half dollar, not a silver dollar.
50$
No silver dollars were minted from 1905 to 1920 inclusive.
Value is for the silver about $2.50
No such US coin exists. Silver dollars were not minted from 1905-1920.
Please check the coin's date and denomination US silver dollar production was suspended between 1905 and 1920 inclusive, so there are no 1917 dollar coins. If your coin says HALF DOLLAR on the back, it's a half dollar, not a silver dollar.
50$
No silver dollars were minted from 1905 to 1920 inclusive.
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
About $4-5
50 cents.
No such US coin exists. Silver dollars were not minted from 1905-1920.
Sorry, but 1 dollar gold coins were not issued in 1905. Only 2.5, 5, 10, and 20 dollar gold coins were made. Check your date.
a half dollar
The US didn't strike any half dollars in 1804.