What is the value of a 1921 US half dollar?

Answer 1

It depends VERY much on the coin's condition and mint mark. Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter at roughly the 8:00 position. It may be blank or there may be a D or S. (The W on the front of the coin is the designer's monogram and not a mint mark.)

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 04/2012:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $126

Moderately worn - $348

Slightly worn - $820

Almost no wear - $3,008

Uncirculated - $4,170 to $32,830 depending on quality

"D" mint mark (Denver):

Very worn - $258

Moderately worn - $552

Slightly worn - $960

Almost no wear - $3,756

Uncirculated - $6,450 to $40,950

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn - $48

Moderately worn - $264

Slightly worn - $880

Almost no wear - $9,696

Uncirculated - $15,300 to $227,500

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.