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½ Dollar

½ Dollar (Albany, New York Charter)

United States · 1936 · Silver

½ Dollar (Albany, New York Charter) — obverse½ Dollar (Albany, New York Charter) — reverse
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Melt value today

0.3617 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)

Specifications

Years1936
Denomination½ Dollar
CompositionSilver (.900)
Gross weight12.5 g
Fineness90.0% silver
Actual silver weight0.3617 ozt (11.25 g)

Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.

About this coin’s value

The ½ Dollar (Albany, New York Charter) 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 (Albany, New York Charter)?

Each ½ Dollar (Albany, New York Charter) 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 (Albany, New York Charter)?

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 (Albany, New York Charter) minted?

The ½ Dollar (Albany, New York Charter) was issued 1936.

Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.