1976 (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
$8,400 MS66 08-18-2024 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1976 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the Denver Mint as part of the Bicentennial Coins 1976 series. The U.S. Mint produced 287.6 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 54% of the year's production. The obverse features the standard obverse for each denomination with dual dates 1776-1976 and the reverse displays special reverse designs: Colonial drummer boy (quarter), Independence Hall (half dollar), Liberty Bell and Moon (dollar). Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Struck at the Denver Mint, established in 1906 from an earlier assay office that processed Colorado gold rush metal. 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, 31 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6727.
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
