1970 Kennedy Half Dollar
The 1970 Kennedy Half Dollar was produced in very limited numbers. This year would also mark the final year that half dollars were struck in 40% silver, besides the special collector version coins that would be produced in later years. The 1970-D Kennedy Half Dollar is usually considered a key date to the series and was only issued as part of the 1970 Mint Set. Separately, the 1970-S Proof Kennedy Half Dollars was issued as part of the 1970 Proof Set.
1970 Kennedy Half Dollar Mintages
1970-D Kennedy Half Dollar: 2,150,000
1970-S Proof Kennedy Half Dollar:2,632,810
1970 Kennedy Half Dollar Specifications
Designers: Gilroy Roberts (obverse), Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Composition: 40% silver, 60% copper
Weight: 11.50 grams
Diameter: 30.61 mm
Thickness: 2.15 mm
Mint Mark: D (Denver), S (San Francisco)
