YOU might be wondering if your old 50 cents coins are worth anything today – and luckily some are selling for a ton of cash online.
All of these rare coins are quite valuable due to their mintage in the early 1800s.
Half dollars were first stuck by the US Mint in 1794 and depending on the rarity and condition, can be worth in the thousands.
However, these aren't the only coins that could be valuable.
Make sure to check your spare change for any rare nickels, half dollars, dimes, and others as many of these coins could sell for thousands.
Typically, the most valuable coins are ones with a low mintage or an error, as collectors find those coins are some of the rarest.
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A great website to check if your coins are treasured is eBay.
Just search the full coin name, select the "sold" listing and then toggle the search to "highest value.”
If your coins are rare and valuable, you can sell them on eBay or go through a specialist site such as Coinappraiser or USA Coin Book.
This time around, we break down the most valuable half dollar cents in circulation.
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1805 Draped Bust Silver Half Dollar - $4,150
This rare half dollar recently sold on eBay after an intense 40 bids.
This particular half dollar finds its value in the date as it signifies no mintmark.
Additionally, its low mintage of only 211,722 adds to the value.
These coins were minted in Philadelphia and designed by the chief engraver of the US Mint Robert Scot.
In 1793, Mr Scot was influenced by American painter Gilbert Stuart’s portrait of a society lady and turned the coin's image into the ample Ms Liberty called the Draped Bust.
1815 Capped Bust Half Dollar - $3,523
These 1815 Capped Bust Half Dollars find their value in the low mintage as only 47,150 were ever produced.
They also have quite an interesting back story.
According to the seller, in January 1816, mere hours before the coins were delivered, a massive fire destroyed key parts of the mint.
The damage to the machinery prevented regular operations which is why the complete year set has only three coins.
This particular coin sold on eBay after 25 bids.
1807 Bearded Goddess Half Dollar Capped Bust - $4,272
These rare coins were minted from 1807 to 1836 in Philadelphia where only 750,500 were minted.
The coins were designed by John Reich and found their value in the unintended beard underneath the chin of Miss Liberty.
This is an error coin and was the result of a die being overused.
When the coin was struck, a large die cracked in between Liberty's chin and runs all the way down to the top of the 1 digit in the date giving Miss Liberty what looks like a beard.
This type of coin is super rare which is why it sold on eBay after 22 bids.
1814 Capped Bust Half Dollar price $2,524
This coin was also designed by John Reich but has a higher mintage - 1,039,075.
The 1814 is also a rare date, only adding to its value.
The coin sold on eBay after an impressive 71 bids.
The coin was listed at just under $10 but kept rising in price as over 20 people saw the value in the coin.
It eventually sold to a lucky collector for $2,524.
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