1971 (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
$13,000 MS61 04-20-2018 eBay
Description
The 1971 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar is a half dollar minted at the Denver Mint, within the Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date series. The U.S. Mint produced 302.1 million examples, making this the higher-mintage of the two mint variants, representing 66% of production. 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. First year of the copper-nickel clad Kennedy Half Dollar, replacing the 40% silver composition. The Denver Mint, which grew from an 1860s gold rush assay office, has served as a major production facility since 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $1 to $4 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 11.3 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter, with a 150 reeds edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6717.
External References
Error Varieties(52)
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-011
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-012
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-013
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-014
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-015
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-016
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-017
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009
1971-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-010
1971-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001
1971-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1971-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1971-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1971-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1971-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1971-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
1971-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-001
1971-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-002
1971-D Repunched Mintmark RPM-003
1971-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-001
1971-D Repunched Mintmark WRPM-003
1971-D Typical Die Clash TDC-50C-1971D-01
1971-D Variety WSDO-001
CU-50c-1971D-01 Rim Cud
CU-50c-1971D-02 Rim Cud
CU-50c-1971D-03 Cud
CU-50c-1971D-04 Rim Cud
CU-50c-1971D-05 Rim Cud
CU-50c-1971D-06 Cud
PC-50c-1971D-01 Pre-Cud
PC-50c-1971D-02 Pre-Cud
PC-50c-1971D-03 Pre-Cud
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