As illustrated in the picture links below, 1916 and 1917 dated coins the mint mark is located on the obverse of the coin, lower right just below in god we trust. These are not silver but copper nickel and clad and they where minted with d denver mint mint mark or without a mint mark philadelphia mint for 19711979. I have a 1967 kennedy half dollar with no mint mark. Kennedy, it was authorized by congress just over a month after his death. Keep your kennedy half dollar collection current and complete, because you never know when the mint. Is there a possibility that this could be worth anything. As an added benefit you can assemble an extensive kennedy half dollar collection of your own. Because the coins can still be found in mint sets, many of the known examples are in high grade. The 1971 p kennedy half dollar is common in most grades up to ms64 condition. Removing silver from the 1971 kennedy half dollar also marked the end of any coin in circulation containing silver. Customs services and international tracking provided. From 1794 to 1947, the half dollar, like many coins of the time, was made of silver and decorated with an allegorical image that symbolized liberty on the obverse.
In 1964, the kennedy half dollar was first struck on a 90% silver planchet. An uncirculated type coin collector might also want to consider a 1971 to 1977 philadelphia mint coin without mint mark and a coin from 1980 to date with the p mint mark. May 3, 2019 washington the united states mint mint is now accepting orders for collectible bags and rolls of 2019 kennedy half dollar coins. This rare kennedy half is missing something notable. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In 1980, it was added to the nickel, dime, quarter and half dollar, and has been used on all coins for circulation, except for the penny, ever since. Due to years of use, the punch used to put the mint mark on the hub became worn and made the mint mark look more like a blob than an s. Home 1971 kennedy half dollars 1971 d kennedy half dollar cointrackers.
Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. Collected by date and mint mark, no eisenhower dollar is rare, and a complete set may be acquired without difficulty. The half dollar has a rich american history beginning in 1794. The kennedy half dollar, first minted in 1964, is a fiftycent coin currently issued by the united states mint. The kennedy half dollar is available in coin rolls and coin bags and in circulating and uncirculated finishes. Where is the mint mark on a walking liberty half dollar. These kennedy half dollar worth money could be hiding in your coin collection. This is the first year that the kennedy half dollar was struck in copper nickel clad, as the mint completely removed the silver composition from kennedy half dollars this year.
This kennedy half dollar was made in 1971 and has nothing as the current mink mark. The united states mint logo is on the front of the folder, and the department of the treasury seal is on the back. Half dollar value how much are kennedy half dollars. Philadelphia no mint mark, denver d and san francisco s. The silvercopper clad composition was discontinued in 1971 in favor of the coppernickel clad. This site measures the pure metal value or current melt value of u. The mint produced kennedy half dollars at three different mints. Welcome to coinflation and everything you need to know about the 19712014 kennedy half dollar. On the 1964 coin the mint mark, d, is located on the reverse side tails of the coin between the eagle claw and the word half. Due to their modern mintage date and the large amount minted, the 1971 kennedy half dollars have little to no premium in grades under uncirculated condition. What is the value of 1971 half dollar with no mint mark. The p was used again, starting in 1979, on the anthony dollar. The kennedy half dollar is a long running series spanning from 1964 to the present.
Welcome to coinflation and everything you need to know about the 1971 2014 kennedy half dollar. So i recently started looking through coins i had and of them i have these 40 1964 us half dollars,although some of them are mint d and one of those has three faint indentations,i have numerous from the no mint coins that have three indentations on one or both sides,the ones with indentations only on the front have streak marks in the metal on the back. As illustrated in the pictures in the links below, the mint mark is located on the reverse of the 1964 coin located on the lefthand side just below the eagles claw. In 1971, silver was eliminated entirely from the coins and production. Kennedy half dollars are one of the most popular coins of all. The kennedy half dollar collector checklist compliments of littleton coin company, inc. A total of 155164000 of these coins were produced in 1971 and have a silver content of 0 and a weight of. The 1972d kennedy half dollar no fg reverse variety has grown in popularity in recent years and examples can still be cherrypicked by sharpeyed collectors. What is the value of 1971 half dollar with no mint mark answers. It was this year that the us mint removed all silver from the half dollar. Several left over silver clad planchets were accidentally used in 1971 for the kennedy half dollar.
In terms of half dollar value, the more silver the higher the price. This complimentary checklist lets you keep track of your growing collection. Philadelphia no mint mark or p, denver d and san francisco s. Jan 12, 20 the p was used again, starting in 1979, on the anthony dollar. Kennedy halfdollar mint errors and varieties the spruce crafts. The 2014 50th anniversary kennedy half dollar gold proof coin is the first gold half dollar offered by the u. This is our basic coin price guide for people who are unfamiliar with coins but want to find out about old coin values. The 1964 issue was in 90% silver, but it changed to 40% silver and 60% copper in mid1965 and again in 1971 to 91. Match your us coins to the pictures and find silver dollar values, half dollar values, and values of any other old us coin. May 18, 2017 the edge of the 1976 bicentennial kennedy half dollar is reeded. No mint marks appeared on circulating coins from 1965 to 1967. Mint mark omitted on all coins from 1965 to 1967 and on philadelphia mint. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Since the previous design for the half dollar the franklin half dollar had not been in production for 25 years, it took an act of congress to authorize the new commemorative kennedy design.
Intended as a memorial to the assassinated 35th president of the united states john f. My 1971 kennedy half dollar does not have a mint mark. Prior to this year, kennedy half dollars were made of 90% silver in 1964 and 40% silver from 1965 til 1970. However, many were badly struck, without full detail, especially in 1971 and 1972, and most pieces acquired nicks, scratches or bag marks from contact with each other soon after striking. Circulated kennedy half dollar error coins for sale ebay. The kenedy half dollar in the denver mint is missing the mint mark d below the bust. Looking for a place to find coin values or current coin prices. Asked in us coins where is the mint mark on a 1971 john f. Kennedy half dollars are one of the most beloved and most popular coins to collect. It is still sealed so there is no evidence of it being tampered with. The mint began producing the kennedy half dollar in 1964 to commemorate president john f. Gilroy roberts was the ninth chief engraver of the u. Walking liberty half dollars were produced at three different mints.
In the end, kennedy half dollars stayed silver for six more years from 19651970, though with a reduction in silver purity from 90% to 40%. In 1965, this was changed to a 40% silver clad planchet and was struck through 1970. Everything you need to know about the 1971 kennedy half dollar. Mint at west point, new york, comes with orignial mint package with certificate. For more rare coin tips give the video a thumbs up. During 1965, 1966 and 1967 there were no mint marks at all on any of the half dollars. Jumps in grade do make a small difference, with ms63. The lack of mint sets means that theres no store of half dollars from this date that are almost guaranteed. It looks just like the philadelphia kenedy half dollar. The united states mint is scheduled to release this in the fall of 2014. Coins minted in 1971 and beyond have outer layers composed of 75%.
After pulling the coins you want, exchange the rest for more unsearched rolls at the bank and continue the hunt for the forgotten silver kennedy half dollars. The edge of the 1976 bicentennial kennedy half dollar is reeded. Do you know what happened to this 1884 s morgan dollar. Find great deals on ebay for 1971 kennedy half dollar and 1964 kennedy half dollar. The mint produced coins in san francisco with a proof finish for inclusion the 1970 proof set. Unless it is in uncirculated condition in which case it may be worth a couple of dollars, a 1973d kennedy half dollar is only worth fifty cents. A quick look at silverclad kennedy half dollar circulation strikes. It wasnt until 1971 that all circulating kennedy half dollars were switched to a coppernickel alloy. Although this series features one of the most popular presidents in united states history, demand for these coins is fairly high, but they are abundantly available at most coin dealers and on the internet. All circulating half dollars dated 1971 and later are made of coppernickel, so they really do not have any premium value. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The kennedy half dollar, first minted in 1964, is a fiftycent coin currently issued by the united. Jul 04, 2011 i have researched a little bit about this half dollar, and found it should have a mint mark below the base of the neck.
United states 1976 bicentennial kennedy half dollar. You also have the 1981s flat s mint mark variety and a 1966 no fg special mint set issue. Kennedy half dollar value 1964 to present coin values. The kennedy half dollar series provides some well known and some obscure mint errors and varieties. The date and mint mark can be found centered at the bottom of the obverse under kennedy s bust. Does that make it worth more if it doesnt have an s,d, or p. However, this does not mean that your 1967 kennedy half was struck at philadelphia. The coinage act of 1965 eliminated mint marks to discourage collecting while the mint worked to meet the countrys coinage needs. I have purchsed a pair of denver and philadelphia mint sets from pcs a reputable coin seller. Oct 06, 2016 the 1972d kennedy half dollar no fg reverse variety has grown in popularity in recent years and examples can still be cherrypicked by sharpeyed collectors. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A 1971 one dollar coin is an eisenhower dollar not a jfk dollar. So i recently started looking through coins i had and of them i have these 40 1964 us half dollars,although some of them are mint d and one of those has three faint indentations,i have numerous from the no mint coins that have three indentations on one or both sides,the ones with.
The most popular way to collect kennedy half dollars is to assemble all the different dates and mint marks of the series. Does anyone have any knowledge about 1971 denver mint set errors. Mint marks were placed on the reverse of coins until 1968 when they moved to the obverse. Learn about the errors and varieties of the kennedy halfdollar coin from the united states mint. I have researched a little bit about this half dollar, and found it should have a mint mark below the base of the neck. The p mint mark was not used on half dollars until 1980, its only a half dollar so spend it.
A 1964 proof kennedy half dollar value depends on if the proof has cameo or deep cameo contrasting bust, eagle, letters and date. A booklet with information and images about the design of the 1964 kennedy half dollar coin and a certificate of authenticity accompany each set. Mint did not announce that no 1970 half dollars would be struck for circulation. In the middle of 1979, the mint replaced the obverse hubs for the kennedy half dollars. There were no half dollars minted at philadelphia in 1964. The united states mint first produced the kennedy half dollars in 1964 a few. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins metal is worth bare minimum value of coin. Maybe it is the philly kennedy just a holder error. See which ones are considered rare kennedy half dollars, the current value of kennedy half dollars, and everything you want to know about the bicentennial half dollar including the 1776 to 1976 half dollar value. For example, all of the coins in the pcgs coinfacts conditon census grade at least ms65 and go as high as ms66. Where is the mint mark on a 1971 kennedy half dollar answers. The 1971p kennedy half dollar is common in most grades up to ms64 condition. Each coin contains 34 troy ounce of pure, 24karat gold and is struck with a proof finish at the u. The philadelphia mint did not produce any half dollars in 1970.
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