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1983 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar

Strike Type
1983 (D) Half Dollar coin

Coin Details

Year
1983
Denomination
Half Dollar
Mint Mark
D
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date
Designer
Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro
Mintage
32,472,244
Composition
75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center
Weight
11.34g
Diameter
30.61mm
Edge
150 Reeds

Value Estimates

$0.5 - $8.64

Values as of May 2026, from published price guides and, in some cases, recorded auction sales. For most coins the range runs from a well-worn example (around G-4) to an uncirculated one, but individual coins can sell for more or less depending on grade, eye appeal and demand. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Auction Record

Price realized
$4,230
Sold
Grade
MS68
Auction house
Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1983 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar was struck at the Denver Mint as a half dollar in the Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date series. The Denver Mint struck 32,472,244 half dollars dated 1983. 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. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $9 depending on grade and condition. 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 #6744.

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