Kennedy Half Dollar
$0.75 – $1,200
- Total Coins
- 15
- Key Dates
- 1 + 4 semi
- Value Range
- $0.75 - $1,200
- Most Valuable
- Kennedy Half Dollar - 1970-D (40% Clad)
Kennedy Half Dollar coins were minted from 1964-present, designed by Gilroy Roberts / Frank Gasparro. This series includes 15 coins in our database. Values range from $0.75 to $1,200. The most sought-after is the Kennedy Half Dollar - 1970-D (40% Clad).
All Kennedy Half Dollar Coins
| Year | Mint | Mintage | Status | Value Range | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Denver | 156,205,440 | Semi-Key | $14 - $500 | View → |
| 1964 | Philadelphia | 273,304,576 | Semi-Key | $11 - $490 | View → |
| 1964 | San Francisco | 3,950,762 | $12 - $450 | View → | |
| 1965 | Denver | 108,984,384 | $4.5 - $250 | View → | |
| 1965 | Philadelphia | 65,879,366 | $4 - $295 | View → | |
| 1966 | Philadelphia | 108,984,384 | $4.5 - $285 | View → | |
| 1967 | Philadelphia | 108,984,384 | $5 - $265 | View → | |
| 1968 | Philadelphia | 246,951,930 | $0.75 - $92 | View → | |
| 1969 | Denver | 129,881,184 | $1 - $94 | View → | |
| 1970 | Denver | 2,150,000 | Key Date | $21 - $1,200 | View → |
| 1974 | Denver | 25,098,000 | Semi-Key | $1 - $120 | View → |
| 1976 | San Francisco | Unknown | Semi-Key | $9.5 - $570 | View → |
| 1980 | Philadelphia | 44,134,000 | $0.75 - $97 | View → | |
| 1985 | Denver | 26,029,000 | $1 - $97 | View → | |
| 1990 | Philadelphia | 17,289,540 | $1 - $86 | View → |
1964 Denver
Mintage: 156,205,440
1964 Philadelphia
Mintage: 273,304,576
1964 San Francisco
Mintage: 3,950,762
1965 Denver
Mintage: 108,984,384
1965 Philadelphia
Mintage: 65,879,366
1966 Philadelphia
Mintage: 108,984,384
1967 Philadelphia
Mintage: 108,984,384
1968 Philadelphia
Mintage: 246,951,930
1969 Denver
Mintage: 129,881,184
1970 Denver
Mintage: 2,150,000
1974 Denver
Mintage: 25,098,000
1976 San Francisco
Mintage: Unknown
1980 Philadelphia
Mintage: 44,134,000
1985 Denver
Mintage: 26,029,000
1990 Philadelphia
Mintage: 17,289,540
Key Dates & Rarities
The most sought-after coins in the Kennedy Half Dollar series, ranked by highest recorded value.
Kennedy Half Dollar - 1970-D (40% Clad)
Scarce Denver Mint business strike issue. Only 2.15 million struck, making it a key date in the Kennedy series.
Kennedy Half Dollar - 1976-S Bicentennial Proof
Special 1976 Bicentennial proof issue with Independence Hall reverse and 40% silver composition. Popular with collectors.
Kennedy Half Dollar - 1964-D
Denver Mint issue of the first year Kennedy Half Dollar, 90% silver.
Kennedy Half Dollar - 1964
First year of the Kennedy Half Dollar series. Composed of 90% silver. Extremely high mintage but all 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars are silver. Very popular with coin collectors and precious metals investors.
Kennedy Half Dollar - 1974-D Double Die Obverse
Notable doubled die obverse variety that is sought after by variety collectors.
Kennedy Half Dollar History
The Kennedy Half Dollar began production in 1964 to honor President John F. Kennedy after his assassination in November 1963. Chief Engraver Gilroy Roberts designed the obverse portrait, while Frank Gasparro designed the reverse featuring the Presidential Seal. The Mint rushed production to release the coins by March 1964. They replaced the Franklin Half Dollar series after only 16 years of production. The silver content dropped from 90% in 1964 to 40% from 1965 through 1970. The Mint removed silver entirely starting in 1971. The reverse design changed temporarily in 1975 and 1976 to feature Independence Hall for the Bicentennial. The series remains in production today, though the Mint stopped issuing these coins for general circulation in 2002.
Collecting Tips
Start your collection with the copper-nickel coins from 1971 to the present, as you can often find these in circulation for face value. Look for the 1964 90% silver coins and the 1965-1970 40% silver issues to build value. High-grade specimens from the 1970s often show bag marks or abrasions on the cheek of the portrait, so use a magnifying glass to check for surface wear. Avoid buying cleaned coins, as they lose significant numismatic value. You rarely find counterfeits of common dates, but always weigh silver issues on a digital scale if you suspect a fake.
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