1974 (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
$2,468 MS67+ 04-28-2022 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1974 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar is a half dollar from the Denver Mint, belonging to the Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 79.1 million examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. 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. Last year Kennedy Half Dollars were released into general circulation through banks. Denver's mint evolved from a frontier assay office into one of the nation's primary coin production facilities, opening in 1906. 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 #6723.
External References
Error Varieties(5)
1974-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1974-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1974-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1974-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
CU-50c-1974D-01R Rim Cud
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