What Kennedy half dollars to look for?

The best-known variety is the 1964 Proof Heavily Accented Hair variety. Given the low demand for Kennedy half-dollar errors and varieties, most are highly affordable for collectors of all means. A careful search of the Internet or inquiry at your local coin dealer will yield several examples for you to evaluate.

Which Kennedy half dollars are most valuable?

What year Kennedy half dollars are worth keeping?

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.

What year half dollars should I keep?

Walking Liberty Silver Half Dollars: 1916 – 1947

Most Walking Liberty half dollars are common date coins, but a handful of these coins can be quite valuable, especially in high-end or certified condition. Some of the most popular and sought after dates for the Walking Liberty Halves are from 1916, 1919 and 1921.

What should I look for when looking at half dollars?

Look for half dollars minted during 1969 or earlier.

Mint removed silver from all dimes and quarters. They also reduced the silver content in half dollars from 90% to 40%, which is the silver content for all half dollars minted for general circulation in the years 1965-1970.

Top 10 Kennedy Half Dollar Variety Coins To Look For

What year half dollars are worth the most?

How do you know if a half dollar is valuable?

What is a 1776 to 1976 bicentennial half dollar worth?

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of February 2023, a Kennedy Half Dollar from 1776-1976 S in circulated condition is worth between $3.25 and $3.65.

What makes a 1972 Kennedy Half Dollar rare?

What Makes a 1972 Half-Dollar Rare? All Kennedy Half Dollars are rare because people silver stacked them for the melt value, and also for sentimental reasons. The pre-1971 coins are even rarer because of their silver content, but even 1972 clad coins were hoarded, probably out of habit.

How do I know if my 1964 Kennedy half dollar is valuable?

Mint struck 277 million of these coins and intended for them to be in circulation. That said, there are a few rare 1964 Kennedy halve—you should look for the accented hair variety, the Special Mint Set coins with a brilliant strike and satin finish, or some 1964 error coins in the Kenneth half dollar series.

What makes a 1973 Kennedy Half Dollar rare?

No single issue of the Kennedy half dollar is rare, though any business-strike pieces grading better than MS66 or MS67 is largely regarded as a conditional rarity. There are also scarce varieties such as the 1974 doubled die obverse, 1982 no FG, and 1998-S matte finish.

Why is the 1971 Kennedy Half Dollar rare?

In 1971, minting factories made large numbers of half dollar coins that year. However, the silver 1971 half dollar coin can be rare, considering its accidental minting. The process used silver instead of copper and nickel.

What makes a 1967 Kennedy Half Dollar rare?

Kennedy half dollars were struck only in Philadelphia. Philadelphia didn't use mint marks on any of its coins until 1979. As a result, you won't find a mint mark on either side of the 1967 half dollar.

Are any Kennedy half-dollars rare?

No single issue of the Kennedy half dollar is rare, though any business-strike pieces grading better than MS66 or MS67 is largely regarded as a conditional rarity. There are also scarce varieties such as the 1974 doubled die obverse, 1982 no FG, and 1998-S matte finish.

What is the error on the Kennedy Bicentennial half dollar?

Missing letters. Sometimes, it is possible to come across 1776-1976 Kennedy half dollars with missing letters. For instance, one collector possesses a specimen with a striking error. His coin doesn't have the last letter E in the word INDEPENDENCE and the letter H in the word HALL.

What is the error on 1979 half dollar?

There are 1979 half dollars made with errors. One of the well-known errors is when the 1979 Kennedy coin was accidentally struck on Susan B. Anthony planchets. The Anthony planchets were slightly smaller than the die.

What to look for on 1972 half dollar?

The FG refers to the initials of designer Frank Gasparro, normally found on the reverse below the right leg of the eagle. On some 1972-D half dollars, these initials are missing. The design element is likely missing because the dies were ground down at the U.S. Mint to remove clash marks.

Is a 1972 D Kennedy Half Dollar worth anything?

1972 D Kennedy Half Dollar Value

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of January 2023, a Kennedy Half Dollar from 1972 in circulated condition is worth between $0.60 and $0.75. However, on the open market 1972 D Half Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $1000.

Is there anything special about a 1974 Kennedy Half Dollar?

The 1974 Kennedy Half Dollar was minted by the Philadelphia Mint, the actual first mint in the US. The Philadelphia Mint produced well over 201 million half dollars in 1974, making them very accessible to any collector. The Kennedy Half Dollar is the only half dollar to see three metallic changes through its series.

How much is a Susan B Anthony coin worth?

1979 P Susan B Anthony Coin Value

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of February 2023, a Susan B Anthony Coin from 1979 in circulated condition is worth between $1.05 and $1.35. However, on the open market 1979 P Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $1450.

What makes a 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar rare?

Mint struck 277 million Kennedy half dollars. Still, 1964 Kennedy half-dollars were unusual among coins because each one included so much silver. The silver coin value is higher than other metals. Beyond that, the sentimental value of the coins led many people to keep their half dollars rather than spend them.

What $0.50 pieces are rare?

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.

Where can I sell my Kennedy Half Dollar?

Buying and Selling Kennedy Half Dollars

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How do I know if my 1971 half dollar coin is valuable?

Thus, the first specimen appeared as early as 1964, just a few months after this horrible event. The 1971 Half dollar value is pretty low since these coins are not particularly scarce and collectible pieces of American coinage. Only specimens with a rating above MS 67 or rare errors can be pricey.

How can I tell if my 1971 D half dollar is silver?

The best way to determine if your coins are silver is to view the edge of the coin. If the coin has a solid silver stripe, then you can feel confident that it's silver. If you can see a copper stripe, then the coin is clad. A more subdued silver stripe with faint traces of copper could mean that the coin is 40% silver.