1976 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar
Strike Type
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
$8,400 MS66 08-18-2024 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1976 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar is a cent produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Bicentennial Coins 1976 series. Total mintage reached 287.6 million. The obverse features the standard obverse for each denomination with dual dates 1776-1976, while the reverse displays special reverse designs: Colonial drummer boy (quarter), Independence Hall (half dollar), Liberty Bell and Moon (dollar). Designed by Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 11.3 grams, 31 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6727. The 1976 Bicentennial Coins celebrated the 200th anniversary of American independence. Among the most recognized modern U.S. coins. The 40% silver versions in both proof and uncirculated finishes are collectible. Billions of clad versions were struck for circulation.
External References
Error Varieties(9)
1976-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1976-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1976-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
CU-50c-1776/1976D-02R Cud
CU-50c-1776/1976D-03R Cud
CU-50c-1776/1976D-05 Cud
CU-50c-1776/1976D-06R Cud
CU-50c-1776/1976D-07R Cud
