Since the coin is made of silver, the melt value is higher at $8.7422. Nevertheless, some 1951 Franklin half dollars have an astronomically higher value than their face value or melt value. 1951 D ...
MS 65 uncirculated coins can be purchased for about $30. In PR 65 condition, the 1969 S proof half dollar is valued at about $8. The Sheldon Scale is used by numismatists to provide a numerical value ...