Representative series imageClassic Commemorative HalfReference art may not show this exact date or mint.
Classic Commemorative Half
U.S. collector price guide

1921 Classic Commemorative Half

Denomination
Half Dollar
Mint
P (Philadelphia)
Composition
90% silver
Mintage
20,053
Guide value by grade$110–$500
Limited3 priced grades

Collector value is shown by grade, but intrinsic metal value can dominate lower-grade outcomes.

Gem uncirculated$500
Melt floor$11.390.3617 oz × $31.5/oz
Updated 2026-06-09published-guideHow the guide works →
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$110$182$302$500MS-63MS-64MS-65
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Price by Grade
GradeQualityEst. Value
MS-63Choice Uncirculated
$110
MS-64Choice Uncirculated+
$200
MS-65Gem Uncirculated
$500

Estimates from published guides and recent sold data. Grade is everything. Verify before you buy.
Melt floor: Includes intrinsic metal value (0.3617 oz silver). Marked grades are worth more melted than as collector coins.

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Common Questions

What is the 1921 Classic Commemorative Half worth?

Current guide estimates on this page range from $110 to $500 depending on grade.

Why does grade matter for the 1921 Classic Commemorative Half?

Coin value can change sharply by condition. Use the grade ladder and price-by-grade table before relying on any single headline estimate.

Does melt value affect the 1921 Classic Commemorative Half?

This page shows a melt floor of $11.39 based on listed metal weight and the current guide spot value used by CoinSpinner.

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105years survived since minting
Minted
1921
Denomination
Half Dollar
Composition
90% silver
Mintage
20,053

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Guide record
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