1894 Barber halves are about average in rarity for 19th-century coins in that series.
Look on the back to see if there's a small mint mark letter under the eagle. Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 02/2010:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $29
Moderately worn - $107
Slightly worn - $180
Almost no wear - $392
Uncirculated - $540 to $19,310 depending on quality
"O" mint mark (New Orleans):
Very worn condition - $23
Moderately worn - $90
Slightly worn - $162
Almost no wear - $394
Uncirculated - $570 to $34,450
"S" mint mark (San Francisco):
Very worn condition - $19
Moderately worn - $78
Slightly worn - $132
Almost no wear - $377
Uncirculated - $540 to $26,650
The US did not make a gold dollar in 1894. They stopped production of the gold $1 coin in 1889.
As of February 2012 the bullion value is $832.24.
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Value is for the silver about $2.50
The US didn't strike any half dollars in 1804.
The US did not make a gold dollar in 1894. They stopped production of the gold $1 coin in 1889.
As of February 2012 the bullion value is $832.24.
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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
50 cents.
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.