Silver US half dollars were first minted in 1794 and continued to 1964. Your 1961 Franklin half is part of this long history. All series of half dollars are imaged to help identify your coins, with links to specific value charts. ★ Return to Coin Values Discovery… find 1961 Franklin half dollar value and…
Where to find the value of a 1961 quarter?
Images of the different stages of wear are found below, check if your 1961 quarter is worth a high price. The coin value chart defines prices by the date, the presence of a mintmark and the condition of your coin. A listing of “1961-D” is a quarter struck at the Denver mint in 1961. The “D” mintmark is located on the reverse, below the wreath.
How much is a silver dollar coin worth?
While those last five types are the most common of all silver dollars, that doesn’t mean if you have any of those that they are not worth anything. In fact, all dollar coins containing silver are worth multiples over their face value. But by how much? Read on!
How big was the Denver Mint in 1961?
An interesting fact about a 1961 Franklin half is the Denver mint production was two and a half times larger than the Philadelphia mint. Also consider, collectors in their quest for a complete set of Franklin halves include both mints of 1961.
What’s the value of a 1964 half dollar?
Current silver melt value* for the 1964 coin (90% Silver) is $6.59 and this price is based off the current silver spot price of $18.22 This value is dynamic so bookmark it and comeback for an up to the minute silver melt value.
When was the first silver half dollar made?
Silver US half dollars were first minted in 1794 and continued to 1964. Your 1961 Franklin half is part of this long history. All series of half dollars are imaged to help identify your coins, with links to specific value charts.
When did they stop making half dollar coins?
From 1965 to 1970 the half dollars they produced were 40 percent silver and 60 percent copper. The outer layer of this coin is plated in a mix that is 80 percent silver, so they still have the same look, but they are not as intrinsically valuable. These coins remained popular and out of circulation.
