1973 (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-67). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$4,370 PR65 05-27-2003 Superior Galleries
Description
The 1973 (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. Total mintage reached 2.8 million. The obverse features John F. Kennedy facing left, based on the presidential medal by Gilroy Roberts, while the reverse displays the Presidential Seal — a heraldic eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows. Designed by Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro. 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 #6809. From 1971 onward, Kennedy Half Dollars were struck in copper-nickel clad composition. Silver proof versions have been available since 1992. The 50th Anniversary (2014) saw special gold and silver editions. Satin finish versions were struck from 2005-2010.
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Error Varieties(9)
1973-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1973-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1973-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1973-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1973-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1973-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1973-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
