United States · 1964–presentKennedy Half Dollars
Kennedy halves branch into silver, silver-clad and copper-nickel clad issues. Identify composition and collector finish first; absence from everyday change does not establish scarcity.
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Half Dollars Values & Collecting Guides
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3 research guides
United States · 1964–present
United States · 1948–1963Franklin Half Dollars
Franklin research separates circulation strikes, proofs and specialist bell-line questions. Their broad fields make surface preservation important even when the Liberty Bell appears sharp.
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Canada · 1858–1968Canadian Silver Circulation Coinage
Canadian dimes, quarters, halves and dollars need separate silver checks. Distinguish early standards, mixed transition years and collector products before comparing metal content.
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Year & variety guides from CoinHub
CoinHub Journal
- 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Value Guide
- Discover the Value of 1965-1970 Kennedy Half Dollars and Their Collectible Appeal
- Bicentennial Half Dollar Coin Value: Comprehensive Guide
- Franklin Half Dollar Full Bell Lines: PCGS and NGC Standards
- 1955 Bugs Bunny Franklin Half Dollar: How to Identify the Die Clash
- What Canadian Coins Are Silver? Dates and a Sorting Guide
- 1943 Canadian Quarter: Silver Content and Value Guide
The original guides remain at their established URLs. Each has its own dates, condition details and sources.
Public sale evidence
Documented auction results
These are specific sold specimens, often exceptional grades or rare varieties. The price is not an estimate for every coin with the same date. A collection checkmark does not authenticate your coin or assign that auction price to it.
50 documented coin issues · source dataset checked 2026-09-19
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1794 Flowing Hair Half DollarPCGS MS64+; CAC · Jan 12, 2023$1,800,000 USDAuction source -
1796 Philadelphia Draped Bust half dollar (16 Stars)PCGS MS66 · Jan 12, 2023$1,800,000 USDAuction source -
1797 Philadelphia Draped Bust half dollar (Small Eagle)PCGS MS66; CAC · Mar 25, 2021$1,680,000 USDAuction source -
1796 Draped Bust Half Dollar, 15 Stars SpecimenPCGS SP65 · Nov 19, 2023$1,046,250 USDAuction source -
1838-O Capped Bust half dollar (Reeded Edge)NGC PR64; CAC · Jan 9, 2014$763,750 USDAuction source -
1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar, Two Leaves (O-117)PCGS MS65+; CAC · Feb 23, 2021$552,000 USDAuction source -
1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar, Small Head (O-126a)PCGS MS63 · Nov 19, 2020$528,000 USDAuction source -
1853-O No Arrows Liberty Seated Half DollarPCGS VF35 · Aug 2017$517,000 USDAuction source -
1801 Draped Bust Half DollarNGC MS64; CAC · May 3, 2023$420,000 USDAuction source -
1839-O Capped Bust Half Dollar, SpecimenNGC SP65 · Feb 2008$373,750 USDAuction source -
1817/4 Capped Bust Half DollarPCGS AU50 · Jul 2009$356,500 USDAuction source -
1918-D Walking Liberty Half DollarPCGS MS66+ · Apr 2021$340,750 USDAuction source -
1838 Capped Bust Half Dollar, ProofPCGS PR66+; CAC · Aug 16, 2018$336,000 USDAuction source -
1878-S Liberty Seated Half DollarPCGS MS66 · Mar 2020$288,000 USDAuction source -
Photo not reproduced1855-S Liberty Seated Half Dollar, Arrows Special StrikeNGC PR65 · Aug 12, 2011$276,000 USDAuction source
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1919-D Walking Liberty Half DollarPCGS MS66 · Nov 5, 2004$270,250 USDAuction source -
1807 Large Stars Capped Bust Half DollarPCGS MS66 · Sep 2015$258,500 USDAuction source -
1827 Capped Bust Half Dollar, ProofPCGS PR67 · Feb 2016$258,500 USDAuction source -
1839 No Drapery Liberty Seated Half Dollar, ProofNGC PR65 · Apr 30, 2009$241,500 USDAuction source -
1853 Arrows and Rays Liberty Seated Half Dollar, ProofPCGS PR65; CAC · Aug 16, 2018$228,000 USDAuction source -
1832 Capped Bust Half Dollar, ProofNo service recorded; PR65 · Apr 1997$225,500 USDAuction source -
Photo not reproduced1807 Draped Bust Half Dollar, SpecimenPCGS Specimen MS65 (catalog designation) · Jan 10, 2013$223,250 USDAuction source
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1822 Capped Bust Half Dollar, ProofPCGS PR65+ Cameo · Sep 2015$211,500 USDAuction source -
1839-O Capped Bust Half DollarPCGS MS67 · May 2016$211,500 USDAuction source -
1806 Pointed 6, Stem Draped Bust Half DollarPCGS MS66; CAC · Jan 12, 2023$204,000 USDAuction source -
1892-O Micro O Barber Half DollarPCGS MS68 · May 2022$199,750 USDAuction source -
1803 Small 3 Draped Bust Half DollarPCGS MS64 · Jan 2009$195,500 USDAuction source -
1806/5 Large Stars Draped Bust Half DollarPCGS MS66 · Jul 2015$193,875 USDAuction source -
1805/4 Draped Bust Half DollarPCGS MS65; CAC · Jan 12, 2023$192,000 USDAuction source -
1828 Capped Bust Half Dollar, ProofPCGS PR58 · Aug 2023$192,000 USDAuction source -
1921-S Walking Liberty Half DollarNGC MS66 · Jun 9, 2016$188,000 USDAuction source -
Photo not reproduced1925 Fort Vancouver Centennial Half Dollar, ProofPCGS PR66 · Apr 23, 2015$188,000 USDAuction source
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1803 Large 3 Draped Bust Half DollarPCGS MS64; CAC · Jan 12, 2023$186,000 USDAuction source -
1839 Drapery Liberty Seated Half Dollar, ProofNGC PR64 · Apr 17, 2008$184,000 USDAuction source -
Photo not reproduced1922 Grant Memorial Half Dollar, With Star ProofPCGS PR64 · Mar 2012$184,000 USDAuction source
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1815/2 Capped Bust Half DollarNGC MS66+ · Aug 3, 2012$182,125 USDAuction source -
1837 Capped Bust Half DollarPCGS MS67; CAC · Jan 12, 2023$180,000 USDAuction source -
1839 No Drapery Liberty Seated Half DollarNGC MS67 · Jan 6, 2011$172,500 USDAuction source -
1870-CC Liberty Seated Half DollarNGC MS62 · Aug 2011$172,500 USDAuction source -
1866-S No Motto Liberty Seated Half DollarPCGS MS67+; CAC · Aug 14, 2024$168,000 USDAuction source -
1921-D Walking Liberty Half DollarPCGS MS66; CAC · Jan 4, 2018$168,000 USDAuction source -
1850 Liberty Seated Half Dollar, ProofNGC PR66 · Jan 10, 2008$161,000 USDAuction source -
1807 Draped Bust Half DollarPCGS MS65+; CAC · Aug 24, 2022$156,000 USDAuction source -
1811 Small 8 Capped Bust Half DollarNGC MS68; CAC · Aug 18, 2021$156,000 USDAuction source -
1865 Liberty Seated Half Dollar, ProofPCGS PR67+ Deep Cameo; CAC · Aug 14, 2024$156,000 USDAuction source -
1873-CC No Arrows Liberty Seated Half DollarPCGS MS67 · Apr 30, 2025$156,000 USDAuction source -
1964 SMS Kennedy Half DollarPCGS SP68 · Aug 15, 2019$156,000 USDAuction source
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1836 Lettered Edge Capped Bust Half Dollar, ProofPCGS PR66+ · Feb 2016$152,750 USDAuction source -
1917-S Obverse Walking Liberty Half DollarPCGS MS67; CAC · Aug 12, 2015$152,750 USDAuction source -
1844 Liberty Seated Half Dollar, ProofNGC PR66 Cameo · Jan 10, 2008$149,500 USDAuction source
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