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If you have silver half dollars from a collection, and have made the decision to sell silver half dollars, it's likely that you have Walking Liberty half dollars, Franklin half dollars, or Kennedy half dollars. If you're unfamiliar with these coins, which coins may command a premium, and how much you can expect to receive when you sell silver half dollars, we recommend that you read the following article to become more familiar with the specifics of each.

The first silver half dollar that we'll discuss is the Walking Liberty half dollar, which was minted from 1916 - 1947. These coins depict a walking image of Lady Liberty on the front and a bald eagle on the reverse. Due to the relatively high mintage of most Walking Liberty silver half dollars, they typically sell strictly for their silver content; however, there are a few key date Walking Liberty half dollars that sell at a premium, namely those that were minted in 1916 and 1921. Additionally, the 1938-D Walking Liberty half dollar, which has a mintage of under 500,000, is considered a key date or semi key date coin. Furthermore, uncirculated Walking Liberty half dollars also sell at a premium.

Following the Walking Liberty half dollars were the Franklin half dollars. These coins were minted from 1948 - 1963. The only Franklin half dollar that sells for a premium in circulated condition is the 1955 Franklin half dollar. However, some of the earlier minted Franklin half dollars, especially those from the 1940's, will sell for a premium in uncirculated condition.

The last U.S. minted half dollars that are composed of 90% silver, with the exception of commemorative half dollars, are the 1964 Kennedy half dollars. These are popular coins due primarily to the popularity of J.F.K., but because so many of these coins were minted (over four hundred million), these coins don't sell for more than their silver content; even those that are in uncirculated condition.

The silver half dollars that we've addressed thus far aren't the only U.S. minted 90% silver half dollars, but are rather the most likely silver half dollars in your collection. The first half dollars minted in the United States were minted two centuries earlier. In fact, the first half dollars were minted in 1794, and are known as Flowing Hair half dollars. The next type of half dollar minted was in 1796, and is known as the Draped Bust half dollar. Following the Draped Bust half dollar was the Capped Bust half dollar (1807 - 1839), the Seated Liberty half dollar (1839 - 1891), and then the Barber half dollar (1892 - 1915). All of these coins, with the exception of the Barber half dollars, are sold for their collectible value in addition to their silver content. Some Barber half dollars also sell at a premium; especially those that are in high end condition.

Now that we've addressed the various types of half dollars, hopefully you're well prepared to receive the most cash when you sell silver half dollars. However, before you sell your coins, you would be well advised to research the coin dealers that you're considering so that you can maximize your profits when you sell silver half dollars.