Some of the 2010 50 cent coins were minted with the obverse and reverse die rotated 30 degrees or one face of the dodecagonal shaped planchet. Presumably this was in error.
At the time of writing examples of this variety have been selling on eBay for $50-$100. There might be some good potential growth in the value of this variety, especially if you can find an uncirculated example (or examples) to put away for a few years.
That is the brockage. Australian brockage coins are rare and are generally sourced through auction. The double strike error occurs when a coin gets struck twice by the die before it completely exits the press. This often results in a partial image being imprint over one corner of the previous full image.
The 1977 Coat of Arms 50c is the rare one. They were not meant to be minted but 10 of them have appeared. Embrace all the imperfections.
Anyway, back onto the circulation issues. Truly uncirculated 50 cent coins from 1969 (cv $25), 1971 ($25), 1972 ($55), 1973 ($60), 1974 ($35), 1985 ($13), 1993 ($22) , and 1997 ($30) are all worth more than any commemorative 50c coin.
What are the rarest silver 50 cent coins? If you don't count over-dates, proofs, and strange varieties then the rarest half dollar coin is the 1873-S with no arrows. None of those coins are thought to have survived. The rarest coins that still exist are the 1796 and 1797 halves.
While it is unknown how many of the 1977 mules exist, with estimates of under 10 and catalogs noting seven known examples, it is indeed a rare and desirable coin.
The round fifty cent coin was the highest-denomination and largest diameter coin of the Australian decimal coins, introduced in 1966. It has a nominal value of half an Australian dollar, the equivalent of five shillings in pre-decimal currency.
A list of valuable 50c Australian coins is fairly short - most are only worth their face value unless they are in premium grade. One of the first 50 cent piece designs that many people notice in their change are the fifty cent coins struck for the Centenary of Federation - there is one for each state and territory.
"Double die pennies are highly sought after by coin collectors because they are considered a rare and valuable error." Coin collectors have purchased doubled die pennies for hundreds, thousands and tens of thousands of dollars from online and in-person auctions.
Seated Liberty Dimes (1837-1891) – The most well-known and the most valuable dime is the 1873-CC no arrows dime.
In a new video, TikTok user TheHistoryOfMoney pointed out how an easy-to-miss feature on the 2000 Millennium 50 cent piece could be worth as much as $800. Perth money expert Joel Kandiah, who runs the TikTok account, said the St George's Cross in the Union Jack on the tail side of the coin is meant to be raised.
A new $2 coin commemorating the end of the Vietnam War has skyrocketed in value and is now selling for up to $1,200 online. The Royal Australian Mint released two $2 coins earlier this month to commemorate 50 years since the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War.
A really interesting error on a 1977 50 cent. It looks like it was struck through an attached cold shut. The smooth surface of the struck through area indicates a cold shut while the fractured edge shows that the cold shut was probably attached.
The coin is the silver 50c coin released for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, which was initially sold for $12.50. Following the Queen's death, the numismatist said the coin is now valued at $100.
It's important to note that only the John F Kennedy 1964 half dollars are composed of 90% silver, so be sure to check the dates on these coins to ensure that you're buying or selling silver coins as opposed to nickel-copper coins.
$169.77 AUD
10 Pack of Australian 1966 Round 50c Silver Coins.
However, they are nowhere near as valuable or rare as the 1930 Penny. An average condition 1925 Penny would be valued in the range of $100 - $150. An average condition 1946 Penny would be valued in the range of $50 - $60. An average condition 1930 Penny can be a $15,000 - $20,000-plus proposition.
USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 2023-D Kennedy Half Dollar is Worth $2.33 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.
1793 Chain AMERICA large cent
One of the most expensive and historically significant coins in America is the 1793 Chain AMERICA large cent.