Coin collectors, or numismatists, know the value of many coins and understand that the better shape a coin is in, the higher ...

Pre-1965 Franklin Half Dollars The Franklin half dollar, struck by the United States Mint from 1948 to 1963, is a significant piece of American coinage history. Named after one of the Founding Fathers ...

For example, a 1942 dime has a face value of 10 cents. Its silver content is worth approximately $1.95, however, when silver ...

In 1964, the half dollar was minted with 90% silver, but its silver content decreased to 40% in 1965. These 40% silver half dollars were minted until 1970 when it was replaced with a copper-nickel ...

This is how a Pennsylvania family found a Kennedy half dollar worth $50,000 TOI Trending Desk / etimes.in / Apr 1, 2025, 19:32 IST AA ...

Franklin half dollars were issued from 1948 through 1963, according to the Gainesville Coins website. They were the last U.S. half dollar series struck entirely in 90% silver.

The JFK Half Dollar was first issued in 1964 as a tribute to President John F. Kennedy following his assassination. Originally composed of 90% silver, the coin’s silver content was reduced to 40 ...