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 ...

When is 50 cents actually worth thousands ... special specimen strikes (called a Special Mint Set), which weren't proof coins but weren't really intended for circulation either.

The half dollar is one of the most popular U.S. coins to collect. Though many aren't worth more than their face value, older half dollars often hold value due to the silver in their composition ...