Price Guide for 1991 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.
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $14.00 – $920.00
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eBayCirculated: $10.00Uncirculated: $2.25 – $510.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $10.00Uncirculated: $5.00 – $3,400.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8.00 – $1,093.00
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eBayCirculated: $10.00 – $15.00Uncirculated: $2.00 – $230.07
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $10.00Uncirculated: $5.00 – $3,350.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $9.00 – $690.00
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eBayCirculated: $8.50Uncirculated: $1.00 – $139.50
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2.00 – $50.00
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eBayUncirculated: $22.52
Design and Specifications of the 1991 Half Dollar
The 1991 Kennedy Half Dollar continues the series that began in 1964 to honor President John F. Kennedy after his assassination. By 1991, the half dollar had largely disappeared from circulation due to hoarding and low demand for the denomination in everyday transactions. Despite this, the U.S. Mint continued to produce these coins primarily for collectors.
| Weight | 11.34 grams |
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| Diameter | 30.61 mm |
| Mint Marks | D, S (proof only) |
| Composition | 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel clad over a pure copper core |
| Obverse Design | Portrait of John F. Kennedy facing left, designed by Gilroy Roberts |
| Reverse Design | Presidential Seal, designed by Frank Gasparro |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
Condition plays a crucial role in the value of 1991 Kennedy Half Dollars. For circulation strikes, coins in pristine uncirculated condition (MS65 and above) command a premium. Proof coins are valued based on the quality of the strike, with perfect PR70 specimens being highly sought after.
The presence of full bell lines (FBL) on the reverse can significantly increase the value of high-grade specimens, as it indicates a strong strike and superior detail.
Mintage: 19,804,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS66, scarce in MS67 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, primarily of interest to date and mint mark collectors
Mintage: 2,867,787
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to PR69, scarce in PR70
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, popular among proof set collectors
Toning can greatly affect the desirability and value of 1991 Kennedy Half Dollars, especially for proof issues. Coins with attractive, natural toning patterns may command a premium among collectors.
While not particularly rare, 1991 Kennedy Half Dollars in superb gem condition (MS67 or PR70) can be valuable due to their scarcity in such high grades. The challenge of finding perfectly preserved specimens from this era adds to their appeal among advanced collectors.
