The 50-cent coin, or half dollar, has a lineage going back to 1794, when it was originally introduced. For more than 150 years, the design featured lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the ...

Though many aren’t worth more than their face value, older half dollars often hold value due to the silver in their composition Of course, the value of any coin is subject to its rarity, condition and ...

However, some of the most valuable 50-cent pieces sell to coin collectors for thousands or even millions of dollars. The 1797 draped bust half dollar coin was the final draped bust design on the ...