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HALF DOLLARS (1794-CURRENT)

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Barber (1892-1915)

Composition: 90% silver 

Weight: 12.50 grams 

Diameter: 30.6 mm 

Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, New Orleans, San Francisco  

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Flowing Hair (1794-1795)

Composition: 89% silver 

Weight: 13.48 grams 

Diameter: approx. 32.5 mm 

Mints: Philadelphia 

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Capped Bust (1807-1839)

Composition: 89% Silver 1807-1836 / 90% Silver 1836-1839 

Weight: 13.48 grams 1807-1836 / 13.36 grams 1836-1839

Diameter: 30 mm

Mints: Philadelphia 

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Franklin (1948-1963)

Composition: 90% silver 

Weight: 12.50 grams 

Diameter: 30.6 mm 

Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco  

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Liberty Seated (1839-1891)

Composition: 90% silver 

Weight: 13.36 grams 1839-1853 / 12.44 grams 1853-1873 / 12.50 grams 1873-1891 

Diameter: 30.6 mm 

Mints: Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Francisco, Carson City 

 

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Kennedy (1964-1970)

Composition: 90% Silver (1964) / 40% Silver (1965-1970)

Weight: 12.50 grams (1964) / Weight: 11.50 grams (1965-1970

Diameter: 30.6 mm 

Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco 

 

* Any kennedy half dollars after 1970 are spendable face value change. 

 

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Liberty Walking (1916-1947)

Composition: 90% silver 

Weight: 12.50 grams 

Diameter: 30.6 mm 

Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco  

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Draped Bust (1796-1807)

Composition: 89% silver 

Weight: 13.48 grams 

Diameter: approx. 32.5 mm 

Mints: Philadelphia 

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