Are there any valuable 1972 Kennedy half dollars?

Among the surprising highlights of Heritage's September Long Beach auction was a 1972-D Kennedy half dollar that realized $2,485.13.

How much is a 1972 D half dollar worth?

A circulated example in XF-40 runs around $275, with uncirculated specimens starting in the neighborhood of $425 for an MS-60 specimen.

What year of Kennedy half dollars are valuable?

The most valuable Kennedy half-dollar coins are those that were minted in 1970 and those with a mint mark from the Denver Mint (a "D"). These can be worth over $100. So, generally, it's the year and the mint mark that makes a Kennedy half-dollar valuable.

How much is a Kennedy 1971 half dollar worth?

Most surviving Mint State examples of the 1971-P Kennedy half dollar will grade between MS64 and MS65 if submitted to the grading services. A collector looking for an example in Gem Uncirculated grades or higher, certified MS-65 and MS-66, should be ready to spend $20 to $65.

Why is the 1971 Kennedy half dollar valuable?

Value of 1971 Kennedy Half Dollar

Due to their modern mintage date and the large amount minted, the 1971 Kennedy Half Dollars have little to no premium in grades under Uncirculated condition. Even in MS-60 condition, the retail price is only $1. Jumps in grade do make a small difference, with MS-63 being valued at $2.

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What years of half dollars are valuable?

What are 1972 silver dollars worth?

The standard 1972 silver dollar is worth around $15 in MS 63 uncirculated condition. In MS 65 uncirculated condition the price rises to around $20. The 1972 proof silver dollar is worth around $15 in PR 65 condition. There were 1,811,631 proof coins minted.

What years of Kennedy half dollars are silver?

The Kennedy Silver Half Dollar refers to half dollar coins struck by the United States Mint from 1964-1970, however only the 1964-minted coins were composed of 90% silver. That specific year's strikes each contained . 36169 ounces of the precious metal.

What makes a 1973 half dollar rare?

The 1973-S date from the quarter is visible below the 1973-S date from the Kennedy Half. Proof double denomination mint errors are so rare that there are only a few known. There are three Proof 1976-S Bicentennial Quarters that are struck on struck U.S. coins.

How can I tell if my 1972 half dollar is silver?

All 1972 40% silver Ikes have an “S” mintmark just below Eisenhower's neck on the obverse.

What Kennedy half dollar is worth the most?

A 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Snatches A World-Record $108,000! A 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar sold for a world record $108,000, making it the most expensive coin of its type, during a public auction of rare U.S. coins held Thursday, April 25, 2019, by Heritage Auctions.

What should I look for in a Kennedy half dollar?

Are all S Kennedy half-dollars silver?

The Kennedy Half Dollar has been struck in four different compositions: 90% Silver, 40% Silver Clad, Copper-Nick- el, Clad, and Gold. It has been issued in seven different finishes: Uncirculated, Satin finish Uncirculated, Special Mint Set, Proof, Matte Specimen, Reverse Proof and En- hanced Uncirculated.

How can you tell if a Kennedy half dollar is silver?

This means that the metal in certain Kennedy half-dollars is up to 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper. You can use a magnet to test whether or not your coin is made of mostly copper. If the magnet sticks, it's not silver. If it doesn't stick, it might be silver.

Are there any valuable half dollars?

If you are a collector on a budget, you can find a coin produced in 1891 for only $50 to $225, depending on its condition. A real rarity is the 1878 S Liberty seated half dollar. Its value vary from $30,000 to $70,000, depending on the condition.

What makes the 1972 silver dollar rare?

The 1972 Philadelphia Minted Ike Dollar Type 2 reverse is the rarest of all three varieties. This was created when the mint mistakenly used a Proof reverse die in August at the Philadelphia mint facility. This type was created from a single coin die and was used in only one production run.

Is a 1972 silver dollar real silver?

Not all 1972 dollars are silver. Coins minted in Denver and Philadelphia are copper-nickel clad copper, meaning the core of the coin is copper which is covered by a copper-nickel cladding on the outside. 1972-S coins, however, are 40% silver.

How much is a Susan B Anthony dollar coin worth?

How much are they worth? Again, the value of a particular coin could depend on grade and condition. A circulated wide rim 1979-P dollar is worth $5 to $8, whereas an uncirculated piece could be valued at $25 or more, according to Coins Guide.

Is it worth saving Kennedy half dollars?

The simple answer is most half dollars are only worth their face value: 50 cents. Older half dollars—any made prior to 1965—were minted from 90% silver. Their intrinsic value, or melt value, is greater than their 50¢ face value.

Where is the FG on a 1972 half dollar?

Ron Guth: A small percentage of 1972-D Half Dollars lack the designer's initials (FG for Frank Gasparro) on the reverse between the eagle's left leg (viewer's right) and the tail.

What is a 1776 to 1976 Bicentennial half dollar worth?

These coins only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition. Both the 1776-1976 half dollar with no mint mark and the 1776-1976 D half dollar are each worth around $3 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade. The 1776-1976 S proof half dollar is worth around $4 in PR 65 condition.