Removing silver from the 1971 kennedy half dollar also marked the end of any coin in circulation containing silver. 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. Kennedy half dollar value 1964 to present coin values. Circulated kennedy half dollar error coins for sale ebay. Intended as a memorial to the assassinated 35th president of the united states john f. The p mint mark was not used on half dollars until 1980, its only a half dollar so spend it. For example, all of the coins in the pcgs coinfacts conditon census grade at least ms65 and go as high as ms66. It wasnt until 1971 that all circulating kennedy half dollars were switched to a coppernickel alloy. The mint produced coins in san francisco with a proof finish for inclusion the 1970 proof set. The philadelphia mint did not produce any half dollars in 1970. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The united states mint is scheduled to release this in the fall of 2014. This complimentary checklist lets you keep track of your growing collection. The kennedy half dollar, first minted in 1964, is a fiftycent coin currently issued by the united.
The kennedy half dollar, first minted in 1964, is a fiftycent coin currently issued by the united states mint. It was this year that the us mint removed all silver from the half dollar. These kennedy half dollar worth money could be hiding in your coin collection. The edge of the 1976 bicentennial kennedy half dollar is reeded. I have purchsed a pair of denver and philadelphia mint sets from pcs a reputable coin seller. Unless it is in uncirculated condition in which case it may be worth a couple of dollars, a 1973d kennedy half dollar is only worth fifty cents. Kennedy halfdollar mint errors and varieties the spruce crafts. So i recently started looking through coins i had and of them i have these 40 1964 us half dollars,although some of them are mint d and one of those has three faint indentations,i have numerous from the no mint coins that have three indentations on one or both sides,the ones with.
This rare kennedy half is missing something notable. Jumps in grade do make a small difference, with ms63. Due to years of use, the punch used to put the mint mark on the hub became worn and made the mint mark look more like a blob than an s. Prior to this year, kennedy half dollars were made of 90% silver in 1964 and 40% silver from 1965 til 1970.
Kennedy, it was authorized by congress just over a month after his death. On the 1964 coin the mint mark, d, is located on the reverse side tails of the coin between the eagle claw and the word half. As an added benefit you can assemble an extensive kennedy half dollar collection of your own. Does anyone have any knowledge about 1971 denver mint set errors. In the end, kennedy half dollars stayed silver for six more years from 19651970, though with a reduction in silver purity from 90% to 40%. A 1971 one dollar coin is an eisenhower dollar not a jfk dollar. The coinage act of 1965 eliminated mint marks to discourage collecting while the mint worked to meet the countrys coinage needs. This is the first year that the kennedy half dollar was struck in copper nickel clad, as the mint completely removed the silver composition from kennedy half dollars this year. A total of 155164000 of these coins were produced in 1971 and have a silver content of 0 and a weight of. The united states mint first produced the kennedy half dollars in 1964 a few. The mint began producing the kennedy half dollar in 1964 to commemorate president john f.
You also have the 1981s flat s mint mark variety and a 1966 no fg special mint set issue. May 18, 2017 the edge of the 1976 bicentennial kennedy half dollar is reeded. Welcome to coinflation and everything you need to know about the 1971 2014 kennedy half dollar. Everything you need to know about the 1971 kennedy half dollar. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins metal is worth bare minimum value of coin. However, many were badly struck, without full detail, especially in 1971 and 1972, and most pieces acquired nicks, scratches or bag marks from contact with each other soon after striking. The lack of mint sets means that theres no store of half dollars from this date that are almost guaranteed. Home 1971 kennedy half dollars 1971 d kennedy half dollar cointrackers. The mint produced kennedy half dollars at three different mints. Asked in us coins where is the mint mark on a 1971 john f. Coins minted in 1971 and beyond have outer layers composed of 75%. The date and mint mark can be found centered at the bottom of the obverse under kennedy s bust.
Looking for a place to find coin values or current coin prices. A quick look at silverclad kennedy half dollar circulation strikes. This kennedy half dollar was made in 1971 and has nothing as the current mink mark. It is still sealed so there is no evidence of it being tampered with. After pulling the coins you want, exchange the rest for more unsearched rolls at the bank and continue the hunt for the forgotten silver kennedy half dollars. Mint at west point, new york, comes with orignial mint package with certificate. Jul 04, 2011 i have researched a little bit about this half dollar, and found it should have a mint mark below the base of the neck. Walking liberty half dollars were produced at three different mints.
My 1971 kennedy half dollar does not have a mint mark. In 1971, silver was eliminated entirely from the coins and production. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. This is our basic coin price guide for people who are unfamiliar with coins but want to find out about old coin values. Although this series features one of the most popular presidents in united states history, demand for these coins is fairly high, but they are abundantly available at most coin dealers and on the internet. Find great deals on ebay for 1971 kennedy half dollar and 1964 kennedy half dollar.
Mint mark omitted on all coins from 1965 to 1967 and on philadelphia mint. The 1971 p kennedy half dollar is common in most grades up to ms64 condition. As illustrated in the picture links below, 1916 and 1917 dated coins the mint mark is located on the obverse of the coin, lower right just below in god we trust. Oct 06, 2016 the 1972d kennedy half dollar no fg reverse variety has grown in popularity in recent years and examples can still be cherrypicked by sharpeyed collectors. United states 1976 bicentennial kennedy half dollar. The 1971p kennedy half dollar is common in most grades up to ms64 condition. Welcome to coinflation and everything you need to know about the 19712014 kennedy half dollar. The kennedy half dollar is a long running series spanning from 1964 to the present. Philadelphia no mint mark or p, denver d and san francisco s. The 1964 issue was in 90% silver, but it changed to 40% silver and 60% copper in mid1965 and again in 1971 to 91. Collected by date and mint mark, no eisenhower dollar is rare, and a complete set may be acquired without difficulty. In terms of half dollar value, the more silver the higher the price.
The p was used again, starting in 1979, on the anthony dollar. What is the value of 1971 half dollar with no mint mark answers. I have a 1967 kennedy half dollar with no mint mark. Mint marks were placed on the reverse of coins until 1968 when they moved to the obverse. The silverclad kennedy half dollar has always played second fiddle to its oneoff 1964 and 1964d 90% silver counterparts. The kennedy half dollar series provides some well known and some obscure mint errors and varieties. Does that make it worth more if it doesnt have an s,d, or p. Where is the mint mark on a walking liberty half dollar. Half dollar value how much are kennedy half dollars. Is there a possibility that this could be worth anything.
In 1965, this was changed to a 40% silver clad planchet and was struck through 1970. However, this does not mean that your 1967 kennedy half was struck at philadelphia. There were no half dollars minted at philadelphia in 1964. A booklet with information and images about the design of the 1964 kennedy half dollar coin and a certificate of authenticity accompany each set. The most popular way to collect kennedy half dollars is to assemble all the different dates and mint marks of the series. In the middle of 1979, the mint replaced the obverse hubs for the kennedy half dollars. In 1980, it was added to the nickel, dime, quarter and half dollar, and has been used on all coins for circulation, except for the penny, ever since. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. The half dollar has a rich american history beginning in 1794.
From 1794 to 1947, the half dollar, like many coins of the time, was made of silver and decorated with an allegorical image that symbolized liberty on the obverse. Philadelphia no mint mark, denver d and san francisco s. The kennedy half dollar is available in coin rolls and coin bags and in circulating and uncirculated finishes. As illustrated in the pictures in the links below, the mint mark is located on the reverse of the 1964 coin located on the lefthand side just below the eagles claw. I have researched a little bit about this half dollar, and found it should have a mint mark below the base of the neck. Where is the mint mark on a 1971 kennedy half dollar answers. Customs services and international tracking provided. The 2014 50th anniversary kennedy half dollar gold proof coin is the first gold half dollar offered by the u. Mint did not announce that no 1970 half dollars would be struck for circulation. This site measures the pure metal value or current melt value of u.
For more rare coin tips give the video a thumbs up. Match your us coins to the pictures and find silver dollar values, half dollar values, and values of any other old us coin. The silvercopper clad composition was discontinued in 1971 in favor of the coppernickel clad. May 3, 2019 washington the united states mint mint is now accepting orders for collectible bags and rolls of 2019 kennedy half dollar coins. A 1964 proof kennedy half dollar value depends on if the proof has cameo or deep cameo contrasting bust, eagle, letters and date. The united states mint logo is on the front of the folder, and the department of the treasury seal is on the back. What is the value of 1971 half dollar with no mint mark. The kenedy half dollar in the denver mint is missing the mint mark d below the bust. Keep your kennedy half dollar collection current and complete, because you never know when the mint. During 1965, 1966 and 1967 there were no mint marks at all on any of the half dollars.
Do you know what happened to this 1884 s morgan dollar. Jan 12, 20 the p was used again, starting in 1979, on the anthony dollar. Each coin contains 34 troy ounce of pure, 24karat gold and is struck with a proof finish at the u. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. See which ones are considered rare kennedy half dollars, the current value of kennedy half dollars, and everything you want to know about the bicentennial half dollar including the 1776 to 1976 half dollar value. An uncirculated type coin collector might also want to consider a 1971 to 1977 philadelphia mint coin without mint mark and a coin from 1980 to date with the p mint mark.
In 1964, the kennedy half dollar was first struck on a 90% silver planchet. All circulating half dollars dated 1971 and later are made of coppernickel, so they really do not have any premium value. Because the coins can still be found in mint sets, many of the known examples are in high grade. Maybe it is the philly kennedy just a holder error. It looks just like the philadelphia kenedy half dollar. So i recently started looking through coins i had and of them i have these 40 1964 us half dollars,although some of them are mint d and one of those has three faint indentations,i have numerous from the no mint coins that have three indentations on one or both sides,the ones with indentations only on the front have streak marks in the metal on the back. Gilroy roberts was the ninth chief engraver of the u. Learn about the errors and varieties of the kennedy halfdollar coin from the united states mint.