How Much Is The 1936 Half Dollar Worth?

Last Updated on April 4, 2022

The Walking Liberty Half Dollar is amongst some of the most famous and highly coveted coins yet created by the US Mint. This piece was produced in a very unique size, and this part of the back story itself is a reason for the appeal it has for collectors.

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What Is the Worth of 1936 Half Dollar Worth?

In good shape, the 1936 half dollar without mint mark is valued roughly $10. The price in extremely good condition is roughly $15. In pristine shape, the worth is roughly $18. Mint condition coins with an MS 60 grade cost roughly $45 in uncirculated form. The price is also effected by the silver content of the dollar.

MS 63 uncirculated coins may be purchased for roughly $75. In good condition, the 1936 D half dollar is valued roughly $10. The worth in really good shape is roughly $15, while the worth in extremely fine condition is over $20.

Mint condition coins with an MS 60 grade cost roughly $85 in numismatic form. MS 63 uncirculated coins may be purchased for roughly $120. The mint condition 1936 S half dollar is more desirable. In good condition, this coin is worth roughly $10.

The cost in very good condition is roughly $15, while the value in extremely fine condition is around $22. For coins with an MS 60 grade, the price in uncirculated condition is roughly $130. MS 63 uncirculated coins may sell for roughly $200.

The worth of a half dollar is $9.01, and all are valued due to their silver content. These mint-marked pieces cause prices to skyrocket. Buyers treasure coins struck in Denver, particularly those issued in San Francisco. Half dollars are gathered by date and mints which coined them, but these pair are rare and highly sought for.

The condition of your coin has a huge and unmistakable influence on the value of a 1936 half dollar. Above-average pieces are rare, and greater rates are given for them. Correctly evaluating the “grade” of your coin’s preservation and condition frequently causes a rise in valuation.

1936 Various Mint Marks Walking Liberty Silver Half Dollar Good

What Do These Coins Look Like?

The 1936 half dollar seemed to have no mint mark, as did the 1936 D half dollar and 1936 S half dollar. If visible, the mint mark may be seen just on the back side of the coin just on the lower left side.

How Common Are The 1936 Half Dollar Coins?

1936 is perhaps a rather successful year for Walking Liberty half dollars, with over 20 million produced throughout all 3 functioning mints within the United States in that year.

As coinage enthusiasts will notice, a significant boost in coin manufacturing occurred about 1934 for practically all coin values, while the more severe impacts of the Great Depression faded and market for coinage rose.

In general, 1936 Walking Liberty half dollars are more prevalent than any other year in the series. As a result, 1936 half dollars are coveted not only among date-and-mintmark series enthusiasts, but among those looking for higher-grade Walking Liberty half dollars as type coins as well.

What Drives Up The Value of These Coins?

Interest is the major driving factor behind high values of the 1936 silver half dollar. Since the Walking Liberty half dollar series was produced, there has been a great deal of interest in amassing them. And amassing high-quality specimens is often the aim. The diamond 1936 half displayed fulfils the most discriminating collectors’ standards.

David Lawrence Rare Coin Auctions sold off a piece on the market. When all was said and done, the piece was sold for $877.

This piece, for example, possesses various characteristics that distinguish it and sets it apart from the others. It’s bright, glossy eye appeal, clean surfaces, and a well-defined strike highlights all design features. It is referred to as a state rare in the collecting world.

Jackie Palmer is a Houston-based coin journalist and fashion enthusiast. She joined Jewels Advisor’s content team after years of experience as a content strategist, managing blogs and social channels for local stores. Jackie mostly collects and studies US coins produced during the 20th century and over the years, published hundreds of articles for multiple coin publications.