1970 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $7,495
- Sold
- Grade
- MS67
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
Produced at the Denver Mint, the 1970 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar is part of the Kennedy Half Dollars Silver Clad 1965-1970 series. The U.S. Mint produced 2.1 million examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. The obverse features John F. Kennedy facing left, based on the presidential medal by Gilroy Roberts and the reverse displays the Presidential Seal — a heraldic eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows. The final year of silver-content Kennedy Half Dollars for circulation. Only the 1970-D was struck for circulation; the 1970-S appears only in proof and mint sets. Denver's mint evolved from a frontier assay office into one of the nation's primary coin production facilities, opening in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $16 to $101 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 40% silver, 60% copper, weighing 11.5 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter, with a 150 reeds edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6713.
External References
Error Varieties(11)
1970-D Atypical Die Clash ADC-50C-1970D-01
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
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