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Halves: Early Halves (1794 – 1839) Auctions

Halves: Barber (1892-1915) Auctions

Half Dollar Coin Auctions

Halves are actually half-dollars which are also known as fifty-cent pieces. They may not be popular today, and in fact, little information about them exists and collectors rarely get excited over them. However, halves are actually more functional than decorative. They have actually been in circulation since 1794 when the US Mint started. However, they have been not so popular since their silver content was changed to copper and nickel. […]

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