The value of a 1972 Kennedy half dollar can vary depending on several factors, including its condition, mint mark, and whether it has any errors.
Here’s a breakdown:
- Circulated Condition: Most 1972 half dollars found in circulation are only worth between $0.50 and $2.
- Uncirculated Condition: 1972 half dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition can sell for a lot more. For example, a 1972 half dollar in Mint State (MS) condition can be worth $0.80 – $1,150, [according to Greysheet] . A 1972-D half dollar in MS condition is valued between $0.80 and $120.
- Error Coins: Certain errors can significantly increase a coin’s value.
– No FG Error: Some 1972-D coins are missing the designer’s initials, “FG,” on the reverse side. These can be worth $50 to over $300. The highest recorded sale for a 1972-D No FG in MS63 was $2,485.
– Doubled Die Obverse (DDO): These coins have a doubled image on the date or words on the front, caused by a stamping error. They are typically worth $50 to $150 or more. A DDO in MS condition can be worth $95-$390. A 1972 Double Die Obverse (DDO) in MS64 has sold for $500+.
– Off-Center Strike: If the coin’s design is not centered, it can increase its value. The more off-center it is, the more it might be worth, ranging from $25 to over $200.
– Clipped Planchet: Coins with a small part of the edge missing due to an error during production are valued at $20 to $100. A clipped planchet error has been sold for $150+.
– Broadstrike: These coins lack the reeded edge due to a minting error and can be worth $250+.
- High-Grade Mint State Coins: Coins in near-perfect condition with no scratches and high luster (MS65 or higher) are rare and valuable, potentially reaching values from $100 to over $1,000. The highest recorded auction sale for a 1972 half dollar (no mint mark) in MS66 was $2,900, while a 1972-D in MS62 reached $7,200.
- Proof Coins: Proof versions, specifically minted for collectors, were produced at the San Francisco Mint.
– A 1972-S Proof in PR69 has sold for $110.
– A 1972-S Proof (CAM) in PR68 has sold for $396.
Important notes
- Composition: 1972 Kennedy half dollars are made of a copper-nickel clad composition (75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core) and do not contain silver.
- Professional Advice: For the most accurate valuation, it’s recommended to consult with trusted coin dealers or websites and consider professional grading for potentially valuable coins.
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According to the NGC Price Guide, as of August 2025, a Kennedy Half Dollar from 1972 in circulated condition is worth between $0.60 and $0.75.
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