½ Dollar (George Washington)
United States · 1982 · Silver
0.3617 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1982 |
| Denomination | ½ Dollar |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Gross weight | 12.5 g |
| Fineness | 90.0% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 0.3617 ozt (11.25 g) |
| Diameter | 30.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | Elizabeth Jones |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
George Washington on horseback
Reverse
Eastern facade of Washington’s home at Mount Vernon, with a heraldic eagle appearing below
About this coin’s value
The ½ Dollar (George Washington) contains 0.3617 troy ounces of silver (90.0% fine, 12.5 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Silver Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in how to calculate silver melt value, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
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Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a ½ Dollar (George Washington)?
Each ½ Dollar (George Washington) contains about 0.3617 troy ounces of pure silver — its 12.5 g gross weight at 90.0% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live silver spot price.
What is the melt value of a ½ Dollar (George Washington)?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.3617 troy oz × the current silver spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the ½ Dollar (George Washington) minted?
The ½ Dollar (George Washington) was issued 1982.
Who designed the ½ Dollar (George Washington)?
The ½ Dollar (George Washington) was designed by Elizabeth Jones.
How big is a ½ Dollar (George Washington)?
It weighs 12.5 g and measures 30.61 mm across and 2.15 mm thick (silver (.900)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.