1972 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$7,200 MS62 08-18-2024 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1972 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 141.9 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 32% of total production. 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. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $4 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 11.3 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter, with a 150 reeds edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6719.
External References
Error Varieties(11)
1972-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1972-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1972-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1972-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1972-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1972-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1972-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1972-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-002
1972-D Variety WSDO-001
CU-50c-1972D-01 Rim Cud
