1970 Kennedy Half Dollar

About This Coin

The 1970 Kennedy Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Kennedy Half Dollars Silver Clad 1965-1970 series — the final year of the series. In 1970, coins were struck at the Denver and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 4.8 million. This represents the lowest annual mintage in the entire series, below the series median of 123.1 million. 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. Struck in 40% silver, 60% copper, weighing 11.5 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter, with a 150 reeds edge. Collectors have cataloged 31 known die varieties for this date across 3 categories, including atypical die clash, doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse. Across its variants, estimated values range from $16 to $101 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $7.5K in MS67 grade at eBay. Designed by Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro.