2014 Kennedy Half Dollar

About This Coin

The 2014 Kennedy Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date series — 42nd of 53 years in the series. In 2014, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Denver, and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 5.8 million. This ranks 3rd of 53 years by total mintage, below the series median of 32.8 million. 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 50th Anniversary set included the first gold Kennedy Half Dollar and a four-coin silver set with different finishes. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, 30.61 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have cataloged 7 known die varieties for this date across 2 categories, including trail die obverse, trail die reverse. Struck two years after the 2012 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $1 to $41 depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $660 in MS68 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro.