When in uncirculated condition, these half dollars should weigh 12.50 grams (193 grains) with a diameter of 30.6 mm. The net weight of pure silver is 0.36169 troy ounces. The 90% silver composition was also used for silver half dollars issued in Silver Proof Sets from 1992 to present.
How much does a 90 silver half dollar weigh?
Franklin Half Dollar These 90% silver coins weigh 12.5 grams each. The historical value of Franklin Half Dollars comes from the fact that they were the first circulated coins in U.S. history that featured an American who was not a president.
How much is a 40% silver Kennedy worth?
40% Silver Kennedy Half Dollars
| Quantity | Premium/Oz | Total Price Each |
|---|---|---|
| $ 5 Face | $3.49 | $42.90 |
| $ 1000 Face | $2.99 | $8,430.00 |
| $ 3000 Face + | Call for discount | |
| (0.2950 oz of silver content for every face value dollar) |
How much does a 40% silver half dollar weigh?
Today I found a 40% silver half dollar that weighs 12.1 grams. It’s a 1968-D. Any ideas why it’s so much heavier than a typical 40% silver half? I have two 1965 Silver Kennedy Half Dollar coins with two different weights. One weighs 11.54 grams according to specifications. The other weighs 11.34 grams which is below specifications.
How much does a 1965 half dollar weigh?
The 1965-68 appear to be silver and each weighs 11.5. The 1971-2000 all weigh either 11.1 or 11.2. None of them appear to have major circulation wear at all. Everything I find on the internet reads 11.34 for regular Kennedy’s.
When was silver removed from the half dollar?
In 1971 all silver was eliminated from the half dollar and replaced with a copper-nickel alloy. The United States Mint to thwart the speculators and investors produced coins dated 1964 in 1965 and 1966. This unorthodox practice was allowed by an act of Congress passed on September 3, 1964, at the request of the Treasury Department.
Are there any 1975 or 1976 half dollar coins?
This coin was produced in both years of 1975 through 1976 so there were no 1975 coins. This particular version is the special 40% silver Mint Edition of the Bicentennial Half Dollar. Proof silver coins with a mirror-like surface were produced as depicted in the image above.
