1970 (S) Proof Kennedy Half Dollar
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Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$7,475 PR66 01-01-2007 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1970 (S) Proof Kennedy Half Dollar is a proof half dollar struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the Kennedy Half Dollars Silver Clad 1965-1970 series. Total mintage reached 2.6 million. The obverse features John F. Kennedy facing left, based on the presidential medal by Gilroy Roberts, while the reverse displays the Presidential Seal — a heraldic eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows. Designed by Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro. Struck in 40% silver, 60% copper, weighing 11.5 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter, with a 150 reeds edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6806. The Kennedy Half Dollar was rushed into production in early 1964, just weeks after President Kennedy's assassination. The 1964 issues are collected for both historical significance and silver content. The 1964 Accented Hair variety and various proof finishes are notable. The silver-clad 1965-1970 issues contain 40% silver.
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Error Varieties(20)
1970-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1970-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1970-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1970-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1970-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1970-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1970-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1970-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1970-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1970-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1970-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1970-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1970-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
