1974 Kennedy Half Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1974 Kennedy Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date series — an early issue, 4th of 53 years in the series. In 1974, coins were struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco Mints with a combined mintage of 283.3 million. This ranks 51st of 53 years by total mintage, 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. Last year Kennedy Half Dollars were released into general circulation through banks. 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. Collectors have cataloged 6 known die varieties for this date across 3 categories, including cud, doubled die obverse, doubled die reverse. Across its variants, estimated values range from $1 to $575 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $8.0K in MS68 grade at eBay. Designed by Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
