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The half dollar, sometimes referred to as the half for short or 50-cent piece, is a United States coin worth 50 cents, or one half of a dollar.In both size and weight, it is the largest circulating coin currently minted in the United States, [1] being 1.205 inches (30.61 millimeters) in diameter and 0.085 in (2.16 mm) in thickness, and is twice the weight of the quarter.
Beginning in 2002, the coins were minted in smaller numbers and sold only to collectors at premiums above the face value. In 2021, half dollars were once again shipped to the Federal Reserve and thus released for general circulation. [1] For the 50th anniversary of the Kennedy Half Dollar, the mint issued a 3 ⁄ 4-ounce .9999 gold version ...
The half dollar was changed from 90% silver to 40%. [18] Congress passed the Coinage Act of 1965 in July. [19] The new half dollars retained their silvery appearance, due to the outer layer being 80% silver and 20% copper. The coin was also minted with an inner layer of 21% silver and 79% copper.
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1949-S Full Bell Line Franklin Half Dollar: $31,725. 1948 Full Bell Line Franklin Half Dollar: $28,750. 1955 Full Bell Line Franklin Half Dollar: $14,100. 1952 Full Bell Line Franklin Half Dollar ...
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Heraldic eagle reverse, 1801–1807 (Silver) Year Mint Mintage [3] Comments 1801 (P) 30,289 1802 (P) 29,890 1803 (P) 188,234 1804 n/a 0 None struck.