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The weight depends on the coin's date.

From 1873 to 1964, halves weighed 12.5 grams. They were made of 90% silver

From 1965 to 1970 the coins were made of 40% silver and weighed 11.5 gm.

Since 1971 they've been made of copper-nickel and weigh 11.34 gm.

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A US half dollar weighs approximately 11.34 grams.

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