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What Kennedy half dollars are worth money?

Author

Michael Gray

Updated on April 07, 2026

Kennedy Half Dollar Proof Values The non-Cameo coins are the most common except for the top grades and are worth from $10 for Proof 60 to $42 in Proof 67, $70 in Proof 68, $135 in Proof 69, and an amazing $3,750 for a rare Proof 70, with only 220 graded by PCGS in the top grade.

What year half dollars are valuable?

Of the last 3 Barber half dollar Philadelphia issues, the 1914 half dollar (124,610 were made) is the most valuable in the lower circulated grades.

What is the most valuable US half dollar?

1964 Kennedy Half Dollar
A 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar Snatches A World-Record $108,000! A 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar sold for a world record $108,000, making it the most expensive coin of its type, during a public auction of rare U.S. coins held Thursday, April 25, 2019, by Heritage Auctions.

Are half dollars from 1965 worth anything?

CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1965 Kennedy Half Dollar value at an average of $4.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $65. (see details)…

Are half dollars worth any money?

The simple answer is most half dollars are only worth their face value: 50 cents. Older half dollars—any made prior to 1965—were minted from 90% silver. Their intrinsic value, or melt value, is greater than their 50¢ face value.

How much is a 1850 half dollar worth?

Here are a few thrilling dates to find. 1850, 1851 and 1852 are very rare with values topping $300 to $825 dollars each. Another treasure, look on the reverse of your 1870 and find the “CC” mintmark just below the eagle and ring up $1250 in value. The condition of your coin also has a huge impact on value and is often easy to underestimate.

How much is a 1877 seated Liberty half dollar worth?

An 1877-CC in “Good” condition is a $60 coin but in the nicer “Extremely Fine” condition the value jumps to $214. The “Uncirculated” Seated Liberty half dollar pictured is an example of a very desirable and collectible coin, value $585 and up. With higher condition coins worth so much more it is important to judge your old coins carefully.

When was the first seated half dollar made?

Together striking over 150 million Seated halves. Date and mintmark combination are an important theme collected, with a large range in rarity and values. New Orleans mint struck its first Seated half dollar in 1840. Production continued until 1861 contributing 49 million of the No Motto variety.

What was the composition of a half dollar in 1965?

Half dollars made from 1965 through 1970 are composed of two outer layers containing 80% silver and 20% copper with an inner core of 20.9% silver and 79.1% copper (net composition: 40% silver and 60% copper).