Question about Bicentenial Kennedy Half Dollars

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by RobertAPearce, Jan 26, 2012.

  1. RobertAPearce

    RobertAPearce Member

    I'm a bit confused by what I see in this table for 1976 Kennedy Halves.

    From http://www.us-coin-values-advisor.com/Numismatic-Coin-Values-Kennedy-Half-Dollar.html

    1976 Copper-Nickel
    1976 D
    1976 S
    1976 S Silver
    1976 S

    I just opened a roll with crimped ends full of 1976 D Kennedy Halves, and all of them are Brand Spanking New! Looking next to the 1976 D, It shows MS-67 could be worth in the range of $560 to $840?

    What confuses me with the table, is the 1976 Copper-Nickel, versus the 1976 D. Aren't they all Copper-Nickel?

    Is this information correct? If so, I'm a Very Happy Camper! Of course, I'll have to have them professional graded to see if they meet at least the MS-67, but I'm very hopeful, as just viewing them each using a magnifying glass, they all look to be extremely clean, and free of scratches/blemishes.

    Robert
     
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  3. dsmith23

    dsmith23 Gotta get 'em all

    From http://kennedyhalfguide.com/1976-bicentennial-kennedy-half-dollar/

    For 1976, five different versions of the Kennedy Half were produced. The 1976 and 1976-D Kennedy Halves were struck for circulation. There was a 1976-S Proof Kennedy Half struck in copper nickel clad composition for regular proof sets. There were 40% silver 1976-S Uncirculated and Proof Kennedy Halves struck for inclusion in special 3 Coin Sets. Each set contained 40% silver versions of the quarter, half dollar, and dollar coins.
    [h=4]1976 Kennedy Half Dollar Mintages[/h] 1976 Kennedy Half Dollar: 234,308,0001976-D Kennedy Half Dollar: 287,565,248
    1976-S Kennedy Half Dollar (40% Silver): 7,059,099
    1976-S Proof Kennedy Half Dollar: 11,000,000
    1976-S Proof Kennedy Half Dollar (40% Silver): 4,000,000
     
  4. quartertapper

    quartertapper Numismatist

    Just to let you know, MS-67 are pretty rare, as indicated by the price. I really hope you find one in your search. But, get yourself familiar with the series, and what it takes to make each grade. Getting coins slabbed is not cheap, and I'd hate to see you waste hard earned money on MS-62 half dollars that were made in the hundreds of millions in 1975-76.
     
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