From 1965 to 1969 US half dollars were struck in "debased" silver. The outer layer is 80% silver bonded to a core that's mostly copper, for an overall content of about 40%.
Unless the coin is in uncirculated condition or is from a so-called Special Mint Set, it's basically worth its metal content, about $2.75 to $3.00 as of 01/2010.
Note that from 1965 to 1967, US Coins didn't have mint marks and proof sets weren't made so these details don't apply to a 1966 half dollar.
1970 halves were also made of 40% silver but were only sold in special collectors' sets.
All circulation-strike halves dated 1971 and later don't contain any silver at all. They're made of copper-nickel like dimes and quarters. Any that you find in change are only worth 50 cents, regardless of many myths and urban legends to the contrary.
Kennedy half dollars dated from 1965 to 1970are only40% silver. A 1966 is not rare, most are only valued for the silver about $5.
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Value is for the silver about $2.50
The US didn't strike any half dollars in 1804.
There weren't any printed with that date.
Kennedy half dollars dated from 1965 to 1970are only40% silver. A 1966 is not rare, most are only valued for the silver about $5.
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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
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a half dollar
The US didn't strike any half dollars in 1804.
A U.S. half dollar dated 1953 or 1952 is a Franklin half dollar. If it shows any wear, the value is only for the silver, about $10.00. The coins are very common.
A US half dollar with a date of 1983 is a Kennedy half dollar not a liberty half dollar.The coin has no silver and most are only face value.
There weren't any printed with that date.