Proof Kennedy Half Dollar Mintages
Mintages for Proof Kennedy Half Dollars have fluctuated widely over the years. The highest mintage occurred for the 1976 issue, which featured a special reverse design to celebrate the Bicentennial. This coin was issued in both the 1975 and 1976 Proof Sets, leading to the higher mintage level. The lowest mintages for Proof Kennedy Halves [...]
Proof Kennedy Half Dollars
Kennedy Half Dollars have been struck in proof format for every year of the series, except for the years 1965-1967 when special mint set coins were issued in place. As with the broader series, the proof coins were issued in different compositions as the silver content of the denomination was altered. Each proof coin was [...]
1970-D Kennedy Half Dollar
The 1970-D Kennedy Half Dollar has traditionally been considered the key date coin for the series. The coin had a mintage of 2,150,000 due to the fact that it was only released in the government issued 1970 Mint Set and not issued for circulation. This year also represents the final circulation strike issue of the [...]
