The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Kennedy Halves series of Half Dollars in the U.S. Coins contains 4 distinct entries with CPG® values between $1.05 and $1,150.00.
Shortly following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963, Congress expedited the approval of redesigning the half dollar to honor the nation's fallen president. The first Kennedy half dollar was released in early 1964, replacing the Franklin half dollar that debuted only 16 years earlier in 1948.
The Kennedy half dollar, with the obverse designed by Gilroy Roberts and the reverse by Frank Gasparro, was an immediate hit; millions of mourning Americans jumping on the opportunity to own a "souvenir" of Kennedy for only 50 cents. This led many into thinking the Kennedy half dollar is inherently more valuable or worthy of saving than other half dollars and soon helped lead to an effective removal of the half dollar from circulation. By the early 1980s, the denomination had become virtually non-existent in day-to-day transactions, even though the half dollar remained on the lineup of business-strike circulating coinage until 2002.
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. Several issues were made in relatively small quantities for distribution only in mint sets, including the 1970-D, 1987 Philadelphia and Denver pieces, and all made since 2002.
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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Kennedy Halves series of Half Dollars in the U.S. Coins contains 4 distinct entries with CPG® values between $1.05 and $1,150.00.
Shortly following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963, Congress expedited the approval of redesigning the half dollar to honor the nation's fallen president. The first Kennedy half dollar was released in early 1964, replacing the Franklin half dollar that debuted only 16 years earlier in 1948.
The Kennedy half dollar, with the obverse designed by Gilroy Roberts and the reverse by Frank Gasparro, was an immediate hit; millions of mourning Americans jumping on the opportunity to own a "souvenir" of Kennedy for only 50 cents. This led many into thinking the Kennedy half dollar is inherently more valuable or worthy of saving than other half dollars and soon helped lead to an effective removal of the half dollar from circulation. By the early 1980s, the denomination had become virtually non-existent in day-to-day transactions, even though the half dollar remained on the lineup of business-strike circulating coinage until 2002.
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. Several issues were made in relatively small quantities for distribution only in mint sets, including the 1970-D, 1987 Philadelphia and Denver pieces, and all made since 2002.
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According to the NGC Price Guide, as of May 2024, a Kennedy Half Dollar from 1776-1976 S in circulated condition is worth between $3.90 and $4.40. However, on the open market 1776-1976 S SILVER Half Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $12500.
According to the NGC Price Guide, as of May 2024, a Kennedy Half Dollar from 1776-1976 S in circulated condition is worth between $3.90 and $4.40. However, on the open market 1776-1976 S SILVER Half Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $12500.
According to the NGC Price Guide, as of April 2024, a Kennedy Half Dollar from 1972 in circulated condition is worth between $0.60 and $0.75. However, on the open market 1972 Half Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $1100.
The presence of a mint error almost always increases the value and rarity of a coin, and 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars follow this rule closely. Common error types include heavily accented hair and double die variants.
According to the NGC Price Guide, as of May 2024, a Franklin Half Dollar from 1962 in circulated condition is worth between $10.50 and $13. However, on the open market 1962 Half Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $1900.
Notably, those minted in 1964 hold a special distinction as the most valuable. Unlike their later counterparts, 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars boast an impressive 90% silver content, making them highly sought-after by collectors and investors alike.
According to the NGC Price Guide, as of April 2024, a Kennedy Half Dollar from 1974 in circulated condition is worth between $0.60 and $0.75. However, on the open market 1974 D Half Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $325.
If the eagle is upside-down compared to the face on the other side, it's supposed to be like that. Assuming the lack of initial means there's no mint mark, then the coin is from Philadelphia. Your coin is worth exactly 50 cents.
A circulated example in XF-40 runs around $275, with uncirculated specimens starting in the neighborhood of $425 for an MS-60 specimen. Only a couple dozen of these coins reside in PCGS holders with Mint State grades, the finest a single specimen in MS-66.
According to the NGC Price Guide, as of May 2024, a Susan B Anthony Coin from 1979 in circulated condition is worth between $1.05 and $1.35. However, on the open market 1979 D Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $1950.
A:The “FG” on the reverse of the Kennedy half dollar are the initials of Frank Gasparro, an assistant sculptor-engraver at the U.S. Mint in 1964 who later became chief engraver in 1965.
According to the NGC Price Guide, as of May 2024, a Franklin Half Dollar from 1963 in circulated condition is worth between $10.50 and $13. However, on the open market 1963 D Half Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $1550.
According to the NGC Price Guide, as of April 2024, a Eisenhower Dollar from 1972 S in circulated condition is worth between $9 and $10.25. However, on the open market 1972 S SILVER Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $3000.
A 1952 edition half dollar may trade for about $13 in very fine condition while a coin in extremely fine condition may fetch about $1 more. Prices can potentially rise higher from this level according to the coin's grade and condition.
The date 1776-1976 is cradled at the bottom of the coin, while the national motto IN GOD WE TRUST is inscribed in a straight line above the year but divided by the sharp truncation of Kennedy's neck. The mint mark “D” is found on the right side of the point of this truncation.
It features a portrait of Dwight Eisenhower facing left. The legend Liberty is above his head and the motto In God We Trust is below his chin. The dates 1776 and 1976 are at the bottom with a dot between them. The S Mint Mark is above 1976, under Eisenhower's neckline.
No, the 1776-1976 quarter is not considered rare. It was minted as part of the United States Bicentennial celebration and millions of these quarters were produced, making them fairly common. However, certain variations or errors in the coin may increase its value to collectors.
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