Currently about $6-$8 for and average grade coin. Better grades command higher prices.
You have a Franklin half dollar - a 1957 proof coin is worth around $25.00.
Look at the back of the coin for "HALF DOLLAR" no US dollar coins were struck after 1935.
The 1957 Franklin half dollar is a very common high mintage coin of the series, most are valued for the silver at about $15.00.
the value is usally a dollar
Your coin is called a Walking Liberty half dollar and was minted for use in ordinary commerce. "American eagles" are large bullion coins minted since 1986 and sold to collectors and investors. They have an artificial denomination of $1 but aren't intended for spending. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1942 US half dollar?"
You have a Franklin half dollar - a 1957 proof coin is worth around $25.00.
There was no silver dollar in the US made in 1957. It might be a half dollar. These are usually worth about $10-15.
If the coin shows any wear, value is for the silver at about $6.00
if its a rare rotated die error
Look at the back of the coin for "HALF DOLLAR" no US dollar coins were struck after 1935.
Half a dollar. Idiot.
the value is usally a dollar
The 1957 Franklin half dollar is a very common high mintage coin of the series, most are valued for the silver at about $15.00.
7-26-11>>> The coin is a Franklin half dollar (1948-1963) and these half dollars are not rare or even scarce, if the coin has any wear at all value is just for the silver about $14.00.
Your coin is called a Walking Liberty half dollar and was minted for use in ordinary commerce. "American eagles" are large bullion coins minted since 1986 and sold to collectors and investors. They have an artificial denomination of $1 but aren't intended for spending. There's more information at the question "What is the value of a 1942 US half dollar?"
It's a Walking Liberty half dollar with a value of about $13.00
It's a Walking Liberty half dollar with a value of about $13.00