5 Most Valuable Half-Dollar Coins

Half-dollars are some of the most valuable and rare coins that you can come across. Since being discontinued in 2002, half-dollars slowly stopped circulating. And since the value has only increased. So that only begs the question, what are the most valuable half-dollar coins that you can find?

5. 1796 Draped Bust Half Dollars: 16 Stars

One of the most valuable half-dollar coins available to collectors is the 1796 draped bust half-dollar, featuring 16 stars and a small eagle on the reverse side. These coins are incredibly valuable, with the highest quality being around $718,000, and the lowest quality being $44,000.

4. 1794 Flowing Hair Half

An older coin, released in 1794, features a profile of someone with flowing hair, and an eagle on the other side. The value for this half-dollar is roughly $705,000 for high-quality. The attention to detail is astounding, but the value lies in the fact that it’s part of the first generation of U.S. coinage.

3. 1853 O Seated Liberty Half Dollars: No Arrows

The seated image of Liberty with an eagle on the reverse side, featuring no arrows, is one of the most valuable half-dollar coins around. Interestingly enough, the highest mint condition found for this coin is only Very Fine, which reached a value of $597,000.

2. 1796 Draped Bust Half Dollars: 16 Stars

The next two are very similar, with the only difference being that one features 15 stars while the other features 16. The 16-star coin comes at a staggering value of $718,000, an impressive price for a half-dollar no longer in circulation.

1. 1797 Draped Bust Half Dollars: 15 Stars

While the 16-star coin has an impressive value, the 15-star coin is worth even more, making it the number one most valuable half-dollar coin available. Interestingly enough, this coin is worth over double the amount of the lesser star coin, with a staggering value of $1,695,000.