The weight of the U.S. silver half dollar has changed over the course of it's history. In 1794 the silver half dollar weighed 13.48 grams and was 89.24 % silver. Then in 1836 the silver half dollar weight was changed to 13.36 grams and was 90% silver. In 1892 the silver half dollar weight was again changed to 12.50 grams which was the weight used until the final 90% silver half dollar struck for circulation was issued in 1964.
12.50 grams for a silver half dollar
Silver Weight : 0.3617 Troy Ounce
The coins have an Actual Silver Weight (ASW) of .36169oz of pure silver.
12.5 g
Silver - 12.5 grams Copper-nickel - 11.4 grams
An 1870 US Half Dollar weighs 12.44grams and is 90% silver, giving it an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 11.196 grams or 0.36 troy ounces.
Yes, like all half dollars minted before 1965, the Booker T Washington half dollar is 90% silver.
No, a silver dollar does not equal a half dollar. Instead, in the USA it equals a full dollar.
All silver half dollars, including the 1964 Kennedy, weigh 12.5 grams.
A 1936 Walking Liberty half dollar has .36169oz of silver.
Silver: 12.5 g; Silver-clad: 11.5 g; Copper-nickel clad: 11.34 g