1952 Half Dollar Value
A worn 1952-D half dollar is worth about $21.66, the value of the silver in it.
Uncirculated, that coin brings $28–40, and a certified MS65 brings $90–150. The 1952-S is worth the most: about $24–32 even when worn.
Keep it or sell it for its silver. A coin dealer or bullion buyer will pay close to melt value.
Value by mint mark
| Coin | Made | Worn | Uncirculated | MS65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-D | 25,395,600 | $21.66 | $28–40 | $90–150 |
| 1952 (no mint mark) | 21,192,093 | $21.66 | $28–40 | $70–100 |
| 1952-S | 5,526,000 | $24–32 | $45–75 | $100–150 |
Worn means a coin with normal wear from circulation. Uncirculated means no wear at all (MS60 to MS63). MS65 is a certified, near-flawless coin. Prices tied to silver update with the live silver price.
Find the mint mark
Back of the coin, above the Liberty Bell's wooden beam. Philadelphia coins have no letter.
What it's made of
- 90% silver, 10% copper, 12.5 grams, 0.36169 troy oz of silver, worth $21.66 today
Varieties and errors to check
There are no widely collected varieties for 1952 half dollars. Condition and mint mark are what set the value.
Condition matters
Collectors pay extra when the lines across the lower part of the Liberty Bell are complete (called Full Bell Lines).
Mintage
| Coin | Type | Mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1952-D | For circulation | 25,395,600 |
| 1952 (no mint mark) | For circulation | 21,192,093 |
| 1952-S | For circulation | 5,526,000 |
| 1952 (no mint mark) | Proof (collector) — silver | 81,980 |
Questions
Is a 1952 half dollar silver?
Yes. Every 1952 half dollar made for circulation contains 0.36169 troy ounces of silver. Its silver value moves with the silver price; the live figure is shown at the top of this page.
Which 1952 half dollar is worth the most?
Among regular coins, the 1952-D is worth the most, about $90–150 in MS65.
Where is the mint mark on a 1952 half dollar?
Back of the coin, above the Liberty Bell's wooden beam. Philadelphia coins have no letter.
Check real sales
Recent sold listings show what coins in your condition actually bring: see sold 1952 half dollars on eBay.
More Franklin half dollars: all years and mintages.
Values checked October 7, 2026 against several public price guides and auction results. How values work.