Walking Liberty half dollar (1916–1947) melt value
Every Walking Liberty half dollar is 90% silver. Here's what the silver inside is worth at today's live price.
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How do I know if my walking liberty half dollar is silver?
All Walking Liberty halves (1916–1947) are silver. The design shows Liberty striding toward the sun, with an eagle on the back. Some dates, and coins in high grades, are worth more to collectors than their silver, so check before selling for melt.
Why does a dealer pay less than melt value?
Dealers need room to cover refining, shipping and resale costs, so most pay a percentage of melt value for common-date coins.
What is "junk silver"?
Common-date 90% silver coins that are bought and sold for their silver content rather than their collector value.
Is it legal to melt coins?
US rules prohibit melting one-cent and five-cent coins. That rule does not cover dimes, quarters, half dollars, dollars or bullion coins. Most people sell coins whole to a dealer rather than melting them.