By Is a 1962 Franklin half dollar silver?
The Franklin Half Dollar coin pays tribute to one of the most recognized and famous Founding Fathers of America-Benjamin Franklin. These 90 percent fine silver coins were produced by the mint for 15 years, and bear the portrait of Franklin as well as the Liberty Bell and eagle.
How much is a 65 silver half dollar worth?
| U.S. MINT SPECIFICATIONS | |
|---|---|
| Denomination: | $0.50 |
| Metal Composition: | 40% silver, 60% copper |
| Total Weight: | 11.5 grams |
| Comments: | Only two months after Kennedy’s assassination on November 22, 1963, the first Kennedy Half Dollars were struck at the mint. [ ? ] |
What year silver half dollars are worth the most?
1964
A 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar sold for a world record $108,000, making it the most expensive coin of its type, during a public auction of rare U.S. coins held Thursday, April 25, 2019, by Heritage Auctions.
How much is a 1964 Kennedy half dollar worth?
Kennedy Half Dollar Average Prices and Values
| Date & Mint | Circ. Buy | Circ. Sell |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | $11.50 | $10.00 |
| 1964-D | $11.50 | $10.00 |
| 1965 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| 1966 | $5.00 | $4.00 |
How much is a 90% silver half dollar worth?
Melt Values of U.S. Silver Coins
| Coin | Composition | Melt Value Updated 9/14/2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Half Dollar (1948-1963) | 90% Silver | $8.56 |
| Kennedy Half Dollar (1964) | 90% Silver | $8.56 |
| Kennedy Half Dollar (1965-1970) | 60% Copper, 40% Silver | $3.50 |
| Morgan Dollar (1878-1921) | 90% Silver | $18.31 |
Are Bicentennial Kennedy half dollars worth anything?
A well-worn bicentennial Kennedy half dollar made from copper-nickel clad and bearing either no mintmark under Kennedy’s head or a “D” mintmark (for Denver) is worth face value — or 50 cents. A clad Bicentennial half dollar weighs about 11.34 grams. A 40% silver 1976 half dollar weighs 11.5 grams.
Are all Kennedy half dollars 90% silver?
You can still obtain Kennedy half dollars from some banks for face value and are quite common. Circulated coins minted from 1964 to 1970 derive most of their value from their silver content. From 1965 to 1970 the silver content was reduced from 90% (in 1964 dated coins) to 40% silver.