What is the value of an 1874 US half dollar?

Answer 1

Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter. It may be blank, or there may be a CC or S.

Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010:

No mint mark (Philadelphia):

Very worn condition - $35

Moderately worn - $63

Slightly worn - $121

Almost no wear - $471

Uncirculated - $970 to $53,130 depending on quality

"CC" mint mark (Carson City):

Very worn condition - $630

Moderately worn - $1,440

Slightly worn - $2,310

Almost no wear - $7,784

Uncirculated - $14,690 to $85,630

"S" mint mark (San Francisco):

Very worn condition - $39

Moderately worn - $94

Slightly worn - $210

Almost no wear - $837

Uncirculated - $1,940 to $39,380