1971 kennedy half dollar no mint mark

Philadelphia no mint mark, denver d and san francisco s. Kennedy half dollar value 1964 to present coin values. As an added benefit you can assemble an extensive kennedy half dollar collection of your own. Coins minted in 1971 and beyond have outer layers composed of 75%. It is still sealed so there is no evidence of it being tampered with.

The 1971 p kennedy half dollar is common in most grades up to ms64 condition. 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. Welcome to coinflation and everything you need to know about the 1971 2014 kennedy half dollar. This complimentary checklist lets you keep track of your growing collection. Prior to this year, kennedy half dollars were made of 90% silver in 1964 and 40% silver from 1965 til 1970. The coinage act of 1965 eliminated mint marks to discourage collecting while the mint worked to meet the countrys coinage needs. I have a 1967 kennedy half dollar with no mint mark. 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. 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. 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. A 1964 proof kennedy half dollar value depends on if the proof has cameo or deep cameo contrasting bust, eagle, letters and date. 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. In terms of half dollar value, the more silver the higher the price.

This is our basic coin price guide for people who are unfamiliar with coins but want to find out about old coin values. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. 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. The half dollar has a rich american history beginning in 1794. The kennedy half dollar collector checklist compliments of littleton coin company, inc. However, in 1970 the united states mint made kennedy half dollars at both the denver mint facility and the san francisco mint facility.

The united states mint is scheduled to release this in the fall of 2014. 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. In the middle of 1979, the mint replaced the obverse hubs for the kennedy half dollars. Does that make it worth more if it doesnt have an s,d, or p. Keep your kennedy half dollar collection current and complete, because you never know when the mint. Half dollar value how much are kennedy half dollars. This site measures the pure metal value or current melt value of u. The kennedy half dollar series provides some well known and some obscure mint errors and varieties. Match your us coins to the pictures and find silver dollar values, half dollar values, and values of any other old us coin. 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. A quick look at silverclad kennedy half dollar circulation strikes. Kennedy half dollars are one of the most beloved and most popular coins to collect. Home 1971 kennedy half dollars 1971 d kennedy half dollar cointrackers.

Does anyone have any knowledge about 1971 denver mint set errors. 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. The 1971p kennedy half dollar is common in most grades up to ms64 condition. Welcome to coinflation and everything you need to know about the 19712014 kennedy half dollar. Mint did not announce that no 1970 half dollars would be struck for circulation. Philadelphia no mint mark or p, denver d and san francisco s. Where is the mint mark on a walking liberty half dollar. Mint at west point, new york, comes with orignial mint package with certificate. It looks just like the philadelphia kenedy half dollar. 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. Where is the mint mark on a 1971 kennedy half dollar answers. May 18, 2017 the edge of the 1976 bicentennial kennedy half dollar is reeded. 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 1972d kennedy half dollar no fg reverse variety has grown in popularity in recent years and examples can still be cherrypicked by sharpeyed collectors.

Circulated kennedy half dollar error coins for sale ebay. 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. 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. 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. Mint marks were placed on the reverse of coins until 1968 when they moved to the obverse. Is there a possibility that this could be worth anything. Gilroy roberts was the ninth chief engraver of the u. 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. The mint produced kennedy half dollars at three different mints. Learn about the errors and varieties of the kennedy halfdollar coin from the united states mint. 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. Intended as a memorial to the assassinated 35th president of the united states john f.

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. Collected by date and mint mark, no eisenhower dollar is rare, and a complete set may be acquired without difficulty. The p mint mark was not used on half dollars until 1980, its only a half dollar so spend it. It wasnt until 1971 that all circulating kennedy half dollars were switched to a coppernickel alloy. In 1964, the kennedy half dollar was first struck on a 90% silver planchet. These kennedy half dollar worth money could be hiding in your coin collection. The 1964 issue was in 90% silver, but it changed to 40% silver and 60% copper in mid1965 and again in 1971 to 91. No mint marks appeared on circulating coins from 1965 to 1967. However, this does not mean that your 1967 kennedy half was struck at philadelphia. A total of 155164000 of these coins were produced in 1971 and have a silver content of 0 and a weight of. The kennedy half dollar, first minted in 1964, is a fiftycent coin currently issued by the united. It was this year that the us mint removed all silver from the half dollar.

Mint mark omitted on all coins from 1965 to 1967 and on philadelphia mint. The mint began producing the kennedy half dollar in 1964 to commemorate president john f. The kenedy half dollar in the denver mint is missing the mint mark d below the bust. The lack of mint sets means that theres no store of half dollars from this date that are almost guaranteed. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up. All circulating half dollars dated 1971 and later are made of coppernickel, so they really do not have any premium value. 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. During 1965, 1966 and 1967 there were no mint marks at all on any of the half dollars. 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%. The mint produced coins in san francisco with a proof finish for inclusion the 1970 proof set.

Looking for a place to find coin values or current coin prices. Find great deals on ebay for 1971 kennedy half dollar and 1964 kennedy half dollar. What is the value of 1971 half dollar with no mint mark. Each coin contains 34 troy ounce of pure, 24karat gold and is struck with a proof finish at the u. The date and mint mark can be found centered at the bottom of the obverse under kennedy s bust. Everything you need to know about the 1971 kennedy half dollar. Asked in us coins where is the mint mark on a 1971 john f. The 2014 50th anniversary kennedy half dollar gold proof coin is the first gold half dollar offered by the u.

You also have the 1981s flat s mint mark variety and a 1966 no fg special mint set issue. 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. Customs services and international tracking provided. Kennedy halfdollar mint errors and varieties the spruce crafts. For more rare coin tips give the video a thumbs up. In 1965, this was changed to a 40% silver clad planchet and was struck through 1970.

The kennedy half dollar, first minted in 1964, is a fiftycent coin currently issued by the united states mint. Several left over silver clad planchets were accidentally used in 1971 for the kennedy half dollar. The kennedy half dollar is a long running series spanning from 1964 to the present. Kennedy half dollars are one of the most popular coins of all. The edge of the 1976 bicentennial kennedy half dollar is reeded.

Jan 12, 20 the p was used again, starting in 1979, on the anthony dollar. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Because the coins can still be found in mint sets, many of the known examples are in high grade. The kennedy half dollar is available in coin rolls and coin bags and in circulating and uncirculated finishes. My 1971 kennedy half dollar does not have a mint mark. This rare kennedy half is missing something notable. For example, all of the coins in the pcgs coinfacts conditon census grade at least ms65 and go as high as ms66. 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. The silverclad kennedy half dollar has always played second fiddle to its oneoff 1964 and 1964d 90% silver counterparts.

Jumps in grade do make a small difference, with ms63. Walking liberty half dollars were produced at three different mints. Maybe it is the philly kennedy just a holder error. May 3, 2019 washington the united states mint mint is now accepting orders for collectible bags and rolls of 2019 kennedy half dollar coins. Removing silver from the 1971 kennedy half dollar also marked the end of any coin in circulation containing silver. In 1971, silver was eliminated entirely from the coins and production. There were no half dollars minted at philadelphia in 1964. The philadelphia mint did not produce any half dollars in 1970. The most popular way to collect kennedy half dollars is to assemble all the different dates and mint marks of the series. 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. The united states mint first produced the kennedy half dollars in 1964 a few. United states 1976 bicentennial kennedy half dollar.

I have purchsed a pair of denver and philadelphia mint sets from pcs a reputable coin seller. The silvercopper clad composition was discontinued in 1971 in favor of the coppernickel clad. A booklet with information and images about the design of the 1964 kennedy half dollar coin and a certificate of authenticity accompany each set. The p was used again, starting in 1979, on the anthony dollar.