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1985 (S) Proof Kennedy Half Dollar

Strike Type
1985 (S) Half Dollar coin

Coin Details

Year
1985
Denomination
Half Dollar
Mint Mark
S
Strike Type
Proof
Series
Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date
Designer
Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro
Mintage
3,362,821
Composition
75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center
Weight
11.34g
Diameter
30.61mm
Edge
150 Reeds

Value Estimates

$4.96

Value as of May 2026, from the one price recorded for this coin. Actual sales can differ. Compare recent sales of similar coins for a closer estimate.

Description

The 1985 (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 3,362,821 proof half dollars dated 1985. 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 #96826.

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