Price Guide for 2012 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: $6.00 – $372.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $495.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $12.00 – $525.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $7.00 – $1,116.25
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eBayUncirculated: $3.25 – $600.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $7.00 – $700.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $11.00 – $89.00
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eBayCirculated: $26.50Uncirculated: $5.65 – $220.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $14.00 – $115.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $20.00 – $199.75
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eBayCirculated: $172.50Uncirculated: $0.99 – $9,392.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $75.00 – $150.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $85.80 – $288.00
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eBayUncirculated: $47.00 – $550.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $27.00 – $290.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $12.00 – $46.00
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eBayUncirculated: $5.89 – $216.38
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $14.00 – $200.00
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eBayCirculated: $92.00Uncirculated: $5.55 – $189.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $41.00 – $135.00
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eBayUncirculated: $21.00 – $588.88
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $110.00 – $185.00
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eBayUncirculated: $89.88 – $565.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $14.00 – $475.00
Design and Specifications of the 2012 Half Dollar
The 2012 Kennedy Half Dollar continues the long-standing tradition of honoring President John F. Kennedy, first introduced in 1964. This coin holds significance as a modern continuation of the half dollar denomination, which has seen reduced circulation in recent decades but remains popular among collectors.
| Weight | 11.34 grams |
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| Diameter | 30.61 mm |
| Mint Marks | D, S |
| Composition | 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel clad over a pure copper core |
| Obverse Design | Portrait of John F. Kennedy, designed by Gilroy Roberts |
| Reverse Design | Presidential Coat of Arms, designed by Frank Gasparro |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
The condition of 2012 Kennedy Half Dollars significantly impacts their value, particularly for circulation strikes. Coins in Mint State (MS) condition command premium prices, with those grading MS65 and above being particularly desirable. For proof coins, the difference between PR69 and PR70 can be substantial in terms of value.
Collectors prize coins with strong strikes, full luster, and minimal contact marks. The Kennedy Half Dollar’s large size makes it susceptible to bag marks and scuffs, so pristine examples are highly sought after.
Mintage: 3,569,000
Rarity Scale: Uncommon
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS67, scarce in MS68 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, primarily from collectors and numismatists
Mintage: 794,002
Rarity Scale: Uncommon
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 play a significant role in a coin’s desirability, with attractively toned specimens often commanding premiums. For the 2012 issue, coins with deep, colorful toning are particularly prized.
While not a key date, the relatively low mintage for modern standards makes the 2012 Half Dollar more interesting to collectors compared to higher mintage years. Complete sets of 2012 coins, including the half dollar, are popular among year-set collectors, which can drive demand for high-grade examples.
