25 Most Valuable Half Dollars (Updated 2023) (2024)

FAQs

Are 2023 half dollar errors worth money? ›

Your 2023 half dollar could be worth maybe $100 if it had any real errors, otherwise it's just face value or a few dollars at most if in mint condition. The one example of error I have seen is the double striking of the actual date on the coin.

The Kennedy half dollar coin from pre-1975 is worth between $10 and $1,500+, depending on condition and rarity. The key aspect of the coin that causes the difference in worth is whether the print of Kennedy has "accented hair" above his ear or not.

At the current silver spot price (as of January 2024), each 1964 Kennedy half is worth $8.63 at a minimum. Uncirculated coins sell for a premium over spot price, with the typical Choice Uncirculated example retailing for between $12 and $15.

1796-1797 Draped Bust Half Dollar

These early half dollars are some of the most valuable and rare, as only 3,918 coins were struck between 1796 and 1797.

On average, a Susan B Anthony coin that has been previously circulated is worth about $1.05-$1.35. Since they were originally $1 coins, they have only increased slightly in numismatic value. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. A coin in pristine, uncirculated condition can sell for up to $1950.

If your $2 bill dates back to 1886 and has a red seal with a silver certificate, you're in luck. That bill is worth $4,500. A number of other iterations of the $2 bills with a red seal can also fetch well over a $1,000. Bills with brown seals are also very valuable.

How much is a 1968 silver half dollar worth today? ›

What's the value of a dollar coin from 1776-1976? I presume you're talking about the 1976 Eisenhower dollar. Unfortunately this is a very common date in a relatively common series, so the coin is not worth much in any condition. If it is made of silver, it's probably worth about $10-$15.

1964 Proof and Circulation Strike Doubled Die

You will see a slight doubling near the tops of the letter. It is also sometimes evident on the RTY of the word LIBERTY. Some 1964-D coins minted in Denver can also be doubled dies. Be careful that you do not confuse the coins with a double struck error.

These coins have never been placed into circulation. The Kennedy half dollars feature the original 1964 obverse (heads) design with the image of President John F. Kennedy. Inscriptions are “LIBERTY,” “IN GOD WE TRUST,” and “2023.” The reverse (tails) design is based on the Presidential Coat of Arms.

2023-P Edith Kanaka'ole - Clashed Die Variety

Clashed dies errors result after the obverse and reverse dies are hammered together without a coin blank in place. The softer die receives a partial impression of the stronger, which is transferred to coins struck from that die after the damage.

If you see a crack going across Jovita Idar's shirt on her quarter, that one is going for 26 bucks. Meanwhile, if you have the Edith Kanaka'ole quarter, you'll see that her name is shown on the back, but if the name comes through and shows on the Washington side, that coin is worth up to a whopping $160.

Some of the most valuable half dollars sell for thousands or even millions of dollars to collectors who prize them. Even beyond their face value, many half dollar coins actually contain real silver. This gives them intrinsic value, even if they are worn or have seen heavy circulation.