1971 Kennedy Half Dollar
Base
About This Coin
The 1971 Kennedy Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date series — the first year of the series. In 1971, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Denver, and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 460.5 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. First year of the copper-nickel clad Kennedy Half Dollar, replacing the 40% silver composition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 11.34 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter, with a 150 reeds edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $1 to $5 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. Designed by Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 across all of this coin's strike types, 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.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(3)
1971 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar
1971 (S) Proof Kennedy Half Dollar
1971 Kennedy Half Dollar
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