1972 Kennedy Half Dollar

About This Coin

The 1972 Kennedy Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date series — the second year of the series. In 1972, coins were struck at the Denver, Philadelphia, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 440.2 million. This represents the second-highest annual mintage in the series, above the series median of 32.8 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. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 11.3 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter. Collectors have cataloged 34 known die varieties for this date across 5 categories, including cud, doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse and 2 other types. Across its variants, estimated values range from $1 to $5 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $7.2K in MS62 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro.