Price Guide for 1971 Half Dollar Variants

This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1971-D Half Dollar (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $99.00 – $6,038.00
    Uncirculated: $6.00 – $3,120.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $4.99 – $125.00
    Uncirculated: $0.99 – $13,000.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1.00 – $10.00
    Uncirculated: $5.00 – $3,750.00
1971 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Circulated: $8.00 – $161.00
    Uncirculated: $6.00 – $1,560.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $2.00 – $26.00
    Uncirculated: $0.99 – $2,900.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $1.00 – $10.00
    Uncirculated: $5.00 – $2,000.00
1971-D Half Dollar DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $66.00 – $176.25
  • eBay
    Circulated: $42.65
    Uncirculated: $19.99 – $175.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $35.00 – $38.00
    Uncirculated: $42.00 – $500.00
1971-S Half Dollar (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $6.00 – $1,821.00
  • eBay
    Circulated: $11.50 – $30.00
    Uncirculated: $0.99 – $485.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $4.00 – $18.00
1971-S Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $12.00 – $12,000.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $8.99 – $2,475.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $6.00 – $1,050.00
1971-D Half Dollar DDO FS-102 (Regular Strike)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $35.97 – $470.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $26.15 – $425.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Circulated: $32.00 – $35.00
    Uncirculated: $38.00 – $850.00
1971-S Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $6.00 – $907.50
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $0.99 – $495.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $5.00 – $80.00
1971-S Half Dollar DDO FS-101 (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $60.00 – $168.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $43.00 – $180.03
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $150.00 – $300.00
1971-S Half Dollar DDO FS-101, CAM (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $86.00 – $705.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $67.00 – $249.99
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $75.00 – $450.00
1971-S Half Dollar DDO FS-102 (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $99.00 – $104.00
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $32.00 – $250.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $45.00 – $550.00
1971-S Half Dollar DDO FS-102, CAM (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $575.75 – $581.63
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $41.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $70.00 – $800.00
1971-S Half Dollar DDO FS-103 (Proof)
  • eBay
    Uncirculated: $525.00 – $1,350.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $275.00 – $2,250.00
1971-S Half Dollar DDR FS-801 (Proof)
  • 3rd Party Price
    Uncirculated: $2,585.00
  • PCGS Price Guide
    Uncirculated: $285.00 – $900.00

Design and Specifications of the 1971 Half Dollar

The 1971 Kennedy Half Dollar marks a significant transition in U.S. coinage. It was the first year that the half dollar was minted with a copper-nickel clad composition, moving away from the silver content used in previous years. This change was part of the broader shift in U.S. coinage to reduce or eliminate silver content due to rising silver prices.

Despite no longer containing silver, the Kennedy Half Dollar remained a popular commemorative coin, honoring the legacy of President John F. Kennedy who was assassinated in 1963.

Weight 11.34 grams
Diameter 30.61 mm
Mint Marks D, S (proof only)
Composition 75% copper, 25% nickel clad over a pure copper core
Obverse Design Portrait of President John F. Kennedy, designed by Gilroy Roberts
Reverse Design Modified Presidential Seal, designed by Frank Gasparro

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

The condition of 1971 Kennedy Half Dollars significantly impacts their value, especially for circulation strikes. Coins in uncirculated condition (MS60 and above) command a premium, with those grading MS65 or higher being particularly desirable.

For circulation strikes, luster and strike quality are crucial factors. Full, unblemished luster and sharp details, especially on Kennedy’s hair and the eagle’s feathers, can greatly enhance value.

Proof coins are valued based on their cameo contrast and absence of imperfections. Deep Mirror Prooflike (DMPL) examples, while rare, can command significant premiums.

Denver, D

Mintage: 155,530,000

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation

Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS66, scarce in MS67 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, mainly for high-grade specimens

Philadelphia, No Mint Mark

Mintage: 155,164,000

Rarity Scale: Common

Circulation Status: Moderate Circulation

Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS66, scarce in MS67 and above

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, mainly for high-grade specimens

San Francisco, S

Mintage: 3,220,733

Rarity Scale: Common for proofs

Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation

Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to PR69, scarce in PR70

Varieties Errors: None significant

Market Demand: Moderate, higher for perfect PR70 examples

Toning can play a role in the value of 1971 Kennedy Half Dollars, particularly for proof issues. Attractive, natural toning can increase desirability among collectors.

While not containing silver, some collectors seek out high-grade examples of this first year of copper-nickel clad composition for type sets.

The large mintage numbers for both Philadelphia and Denver issues mean that condition is the primary driver of value for circulation strikes. For proof issues, perfect PR70 examples are highly sought after and command significant premiums.

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