1972 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
$2,900 MS66 04-02-2023 eBay
Description
The 1972 Kennedy Half Dollar represents a Philadelphia Mint issue from the Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 153.2 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 35% of the year's 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. Philadelphia's mint — the nation's first — has produced coins without interruption since its founding in 1792. 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 #6718.
External References
Error Varieties(4)
1972 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1972 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1972 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1972 Variety WSDO-001
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