Bicentennial Kennedy Half Dollar

United States of America · 1776-1976 (Minted in 1975 and 1976)

A United States half dollar featuring the dual date 1776-1976 and Independence Hall on the reverse.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1776-1976 (Minted in 1975 and 1976)
Denomination: Half Dollar ($0.50)
Metal: Outer layers of 75% copper/25% nickel bonded to a core of pure copper

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Overview

A United States half dollar featuring the dual date 1776-1976 and Independence Hall on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of American independence. It is one of three coins (including the quarter and dollar) featuring one-year-only reverse designs for the 1976 Bicentennial.

Obverse (front)

Profile of John F. Kennedy facing left with the dual date '1776-1976' below. Legends: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST.

Reverse (back)

Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Legends: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 200 YEARS OF FREEDOM, E PLURIBUS UNUM, INDEPENDENCE HALL, HALF DOLLAR. Designer: Seth G. Huntington.

Estimated value

$0.50-$2.00 in circulated condition; $5.00-$20.00 in high uncirculated grades (MS-65+)

What drives this coin's value

Most circulated examples are worth face value. Value is primarily driven by high-grade specimens (MS-67 or higher) or the identification of 40% silver 'S' mint versions.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated (XF-AU) based on visible high-point wear on the hair and building details.

Mintage & rarity

Common; total mintage exceeded 500 million between the Philadelphia and Denver mints.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Weight and magnetism are key; the coin should not be magnetic and should weigh approx 11.3g. Look for clear, crisp lettering.

Notable varieties & errors

1974-D Doubled Die Obverse (often found in late Bicentennial transition batches) and various proof 'no S' errors, though rare.

Similar coins

1964 Kennedy Half (90% silver) and 1965-1970 Kennedy Halves (40% silver). These are distinguished by their single dates and the heraldic eagle reverse.