First-year U.S. coin designs can become instant rarities—or remain surprisingly affordable despite low mintages. The 1948 ...

Here are some of the most valuable Kennedy half dollars from the 1960s, based not on flaws but idiosyncrasies of production, including a startling green hue.

When is 50 cents actually worth thousands? When we're talking about a rare Kennedy half dollar! Some sell for six figures. There are lots of factors that can affect Kennedy half dollar values, but the ...

An extremely rare half-dollar coin from 1838, now valued at as much as $500,000, is set for auction this week. The 1838-O Capped Bust half dollar is one of only nine that are known to exist, according ...

The front of the 2026 Enduring Liberty half dollar shows the Statue of Liberty looking outward as if toward the future, the Mint explains. The inscriptions are “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,” “IN GOD WE ...

The Kennedy half dollar was first minted in 1964 in the wake of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy — the coin's obvious namesake. It was a commemorative issuance made in Kennedy's honor, ...

Pennies and nickels traditionally had smooth edges because their metal was less valuable and provided less incentive for ...

An ultra-rare 1838 half-dollar coin could fetch as much as $500,000 at the Whitman Baltimore Winter Expo at the Baltimore Convention Center on Nov. 14. Known as 1838-O Capped Bust Half Dollar, the ...

, selling your old coins could bring in more than you might realize.While half dollars are only minted at a value of 50 cents, coin enthusiasts willpay handsomely to complete their collection. Some ...

This coin was worth half a dollar when it was made in 1838. It has now sold for $504,000 at auction. The 1838-O Capped Bust Half Dollar was auctioned on Friday in Baltimore by auction house Stack’s ...

Ever wonder why your dime and quarter have tiny ridges on the edge? It's not just for grip-it's a genius invention from the 1600s that saved the world's currency from thieves.

The Kennedy half dollar was first minted in 1964 in the wake of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy — the coin’s obvious namesake. It was a commemorative issuance made in Kennedy’s honor, ...