Walking Liberty Half Dollar melt value
United States, 1916–1947. Contains 0.36169 troy oz of pure silver. The value below updates with the live spot price.
Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Years | 1916–1947 |
| Denomination | Half dollar |
| Composition | 90% silver, 10% copper |
| Total weight | 12.5 g |
| Purity | .900 (90% silver) |
| Pure silver | 11.250 g (0.36169 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Obverse design | Adolph A. Weinman |
| Reverse design | Adolph A. Weinman |
| Face value | $0.50 |
| Standard roll / tube | 20 coins |
Specifications: U.S. Mint records and Smithsonian National Numismatic Collection.
Common questions
How much silver is in a Walking Liberty Half Dollar?
A Walking Liberty Half Dollar contains 0.36169 troy ounces (11.250 grams) of pure silver. It weighs 12.5 grams in total and is .900 fine.
How is the melt value of a Walking Liberty Half Dollar calculated?
Multiply the pure silver content (0.36169 troy oz) by the current silver spot price. The calculator on this page does this automatically with live prices.
Is a Walking Liberty Half Dollar worth more than melt value?
Often, yes. Scarce dates, certain mint marks and coins in high grade sell to collectors for more than their metal content. Common circulated examples usually trade close to melt. Check the date and mint mark before selling.
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Melt value is an estimate of metal content at spot price. It is not an offer, appraisal or measure of collector value.