1970-1979 Kennedy Half Dollars
The Kennedy Half Dollar series underwent two significant changes during the second decade of issue. The first change was compositional and the second change was the design.
The last 40% silver Kennedy Half Dollars were issued in 1970 and 1976. Notably, these coins were both not released for circulation. The 1970-D Kennedy Half Dollar was issued only in Mint Sets. The resulting low mintage, granted the coin key date status for many years. The 1976-S Kennedy Half Dollar was specially minted in 40% silver uncirculated and proof for special 3 coin Mint Sets and Proof Sets.
The 1976 Kennedy Half Dollar also featured a different reverse design for the Bicentennial of the United States of America. Independence Hall in Philadelphia was picutred on the reverse of the coin. The obverse of the coin carried the dual date “1776-1976″. The regular eagle reverse resumed in the following year.
Kennedy Half Dollars By Year
1970 Kennedy Half Dollar
1971 Kennedy Half Dollar
1972 Kennedy Half Dollar
1973 Kennedy Half Dollar
1974 Kennedy Half Dollar
1976 Kennedy Half Dollar
1977 Kennedy Half Dollar
1978 Kennedy Half Dollar
1979 Kennedy Half Dollar
