Half Dollars

[JoelB]

This is my second time buying bulk from my bank. I have 2000 in halves coming. Other than the 90% (1964 and before) and the 40% (65-69), what else should I be looking for ( low mintage, only in proof sets, mis-strikes etc...)? Thanks

 

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[sagittarius98]

Check the Beginners Guide. It is the first post in the section.

 

[TimZim]

1970 good also...

 

[Diver_Down]

1975 halves are extremely rare.

 

[SilverForBrains]

Be on the lookout for proofs also, they're usually S mints

 

[SilverForBrains]

Is this because most 1975's are bicentennial?

 

[sagittarius98]

I have one in my collection:

 

[quiksilver]

1975? ..first i heard, where have i been hiding?

 

[JoelB]

Savers---64 and before, 65-70, 75, 87P/D, 2002 through 2012. What about mis-strikes? Anything to add? Thanks for your help----I'll report back when finished

 

[usandthem]

I call foul on that '75. Mayhaps it's photoshopped? There have been silver halves minted since about 2004 I think. They are proofs and not likely to be in circulation but they could be out there. Also keep your eyes peeled for old commemoratives. The Redbook is your friend.

 

[brucebob]

Savers---64 and before, 65-70, 75, 87P/D, 2002 through 2012. What about mis-strikes? Anything to add? Thanks for your help----I'll report back when finished

On average how much are the 2002-2012 worth in circulated condition?

 

[Piledriver]

.50 minus your time and trouble.

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[sagittarius98]

I call foul on that '75. Mayhaps it's photoshopped? There have been silver halves minted since about 2004 I think. They are proofs and not likely to be in circulation but they could be out there. Also keep your eyes peeled for old commemoratives. The Redbook is your friend.

It is photoshopped.

 

[sagittarius98]

1975? ..first i heard, where have i been hiding?

They don't exist. Bicentennials were actually minted in both '75 and '76, with 1976 date on them.

 

[JoelB]

silver halves minted since 2004 Explain please . Also explain commemoratives (Kennedy?) Been out of touch too long--Thanks

 

[sagittarius98]

silver halves minted since 2004

proofs, some minted in silver since 1992 (will look like regular silver, has S mintmark)

Also explain commemoratives (Kennedy?)

There are commemoratives made for halves taht are either silver or clad. They don't have Ken on them, rather the object/place it is commemorating.