Summary of U.S. Silver Coin Melt Values
- How can I tell if my 1971 D half dollar is silver?
- How do I know if my Kennedy half dollar is valuable?
- Is a 1971 dollar coin worth anything?
- Where is the mint mark located on a 1971 Kennedy half dollar?
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1971 Kennedy half dollars are generally worth their face value of $0.50 in circulated condition, as over 450 million were produced without silver. Uncirculated coins can sell for $1–$10, while rare, high-grade examples (MS67+) or specific errors (like Doubled Dies or “No FG” initials) can reach over $1,000–$3,000 at auction.
Key 1971 Half Dollar Values:
Circulated:
≈
$
0.60
≈
$
0
.
6
0
–
$
0.75
$
0
.
7
5
Uncirculated (MS-65):
$
10
$
1
0
–
$
35
$
3
5
+
1971-D (Denver): Highest mintage (302M), mostly face value; top grades reach
$
1
,
000
$
1
,
0
0
0
+
1971-S (Proof):
≈
$
≈
$
4
–
$
18
$
1
8
Errors/Varieties: 1971-D Doubled Die or No “FG” initials can be worth $100s–$1,000s
Important Considerations:
No Silver: 1971 was the first year of the copper-nickel clad composition (no silver content).
Condition is Key: The highest prices are for coins with no scratches or wear, often requiring professional grading (e.g., PCGS or NGC).
Bank Finds: It is common to find these in circulation, but they are rarely worth more than face value unless in pristine condition.
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This page shows the intrinsic metal values of U.S. Silver Coins, commonly referred to as their melt values. During market hours, melt values of silver coins shown on this page are updated approximately every 15 minutes. Click on the links below to see historical melt values for each coin and to access the melt value calculator.
The table below shows melt values for commonly collected silver dollars, half-dollars, dimes and quarters. To find the melt values of more coins visit the
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