What is the value of a 1936 US half dollar?

Answer 1

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 02/2014:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $18

Moderately worn - $18

Slightly worn - $18

Almost no wear - $28

Uncirculated - $43 to $7,050 depending on quality

D mint mark (Denver):

Very worn - $18

Moderately worn - $18

Slightly worn - $18

Almost no wear - $49

Uncirculated - $82 to $4,880

No mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn - $18

Moderately worn - $18

Slightly worn - $18

Almost no wear - $66

Uncirculated - $138 to $9,820

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.

AnswerFrequently called a Walking Liberty half dollar, this design is considered to be one of the most attractive US Coins ever minted.

Its value depends on the condition of the coin. Also the mint mark is a big factor. It is located on the back of the coin under the branch he eagle is holding.

Depending on condition, one with no mint mark is worth 7 to 25 dollars in good or great condition, and up to 75 dollars in almost unworn condition.

If it has a D for a mint mark it is worth 7 to 35 dollars in good or great condition and up to 115 dollars in almost unworn condition.

If it's an S mint mark, it is worth 7 to 80 dollars in good or great condition and up to 190 dollars if it is in almost unworn condition.

AnswerJuly 5, 2009 A 1936 Walking Liberty half dollar in circulated condition has a value from about $7 to about $40 depending upon the actual condition of the coin. In uncirculated condition its value is from about $50 to about $200 depending upon the actual condition of the coin. In proof condition this coin is scarce and its value can range between $3,000 and $4,000 or more.