1979 Kennedy Half Dollar
The 1979 Kennedy Half Dollar includes one of the notable varieties of the series. The proof version of the coin features two different types of mint marks. The first known as Type 1, shows a filled S. The second, known as Type 2, shows a clear S. The Type 2 is less common and carries a premium.
1979 Kennedy Half Dollar Mintages
1979 Kennedy Half Dollar: 68,312,000
1979-D Kennedy Half Dollar: 15,815,422
1979-S Proof Kennedy Half Dollar: 3,677,175
1979 Kennedy Half Dollar Specifications
Designers: Gilroy Roberts (obverse), Frank Gasparro (reverse)
Composition: 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel
Weight: 11.34 grams
Diameter: 30.61 mm
Thickness: 2.15 mm
Mint Mark: none (Philadelphia), D (Denver), S (San Francisco)
