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How to Find the Value of a US 1925 Silver Half Dollar

The first silver half dollar was minted in 1794 by the director of the national Mint, David Rittenhouse, and went into circulation immediately. Silver half dollars have continued to be minted ever since. Like other collectors' items, there is no set value for 1925 silver half dollars; they are worth whatever a collector is willing to pay. With a little research, however, past and current prices paid are available.

Things You'll Need

Internet access
Transportation
Telephone

Instructions

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  Make an honest assessment of the condition of your silver half dollar. Look for any markings or damage the coin has sustained. Also look for things like spelling errors, or other production errors, which can greatly increase the value of a collectible coin.
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  Look for sales, and sale prices, of other 1925 silver half dollars on auction websites. Websites such as eBay, Downies and Heritage all list coins for auction. Pay particular attention to the condition of coins sold in previous auctions, as well as the final bid. This will give you a rough idea of the value of your coin.
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  Check coin-price-listing websites for the current value of your silver half dollar. Websites like Coin Club, Numismatic Guaranty Corporation and Numis Media can provide you with this information.
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  Take your coin to local coin or collectibles dealers in your area. Coin dealers will likely have knowledge about your coin. They may also have price listings from prior sales and be able to tell you the approximate value of your coin based on this information

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