1970 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$7,495 MS67 03-10-2023 eBay
Description
Produced at the Denver Mint, the 1970 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar is part of the Kennedy Half Dollars Silver Clad 1965-1970 series. The U.S. Mint produced 2.1 million examples, making this the lower-mintage of the two mint variants. 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 final year of silver-content Kennedy Half Dollars for circulation. Only the 1970-D was struck for circulation; the 1970-S appears only in proof and mint sets. Denver's mint evolved from a frontier assay office into one of the nation's primary coin production facilities, opening in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $16 to $101 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 40% silver, 60% copper, weighing 11.5 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter, with a 150 reeds edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6713.
External References
Error Varieties(11)
1970-D Atypical Die Clash ADC-50C-1970D-01
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1970-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
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