1972 (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-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$110 PR69 05-24-2019 eBay
Description
The 1972 (S) Proof Kennedy Half Dollar is a proof half dollar struck at the San Francisco Mint, part of the Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 3.3 million examples, making this the lowest mintage among 4 mint variants, representing only less than 1% 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. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value is approximately $5. 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 #6808.
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Error Varieties(19)
1972-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1972-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1972-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1972-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1972-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1972-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1972-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1972-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1972-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1972-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1972-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1972-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1972-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
1972-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
1972-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004
1972-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005
1972-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006
1972-S Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
