1974 (S) Proof Kennedy Half Dollar
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Value Estimates
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Auction Record
- Price realized
- $396
- Sold
- Grade
- PR70
- Auction house
- eBay
Description
The 1974 (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 San Francisco Mint struck 2,612,568 proof half dollars dated 1974. 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. 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 11.34 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter, with a 150 reeds edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6810.
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