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How much is a 1973 silver dollar worth today?

How much is a 1973 silver dollar worth today?

The standard 1973 silver dollar is worth around $17 in MS 63 choice uncirculated condition. In MS 65 gem uncirculated condition the price rises to around $23. The 1973 proof silver dollar is worth around $35 in PR 65 condition. There were 1,013,646 proof coins minted.

Are there any errors on a 1973 half dollar?

It has full reeding from the quarter strike and shows the copper core along the edge. The 1973-S date from the quarter is visible below the 1973-S date from the Kennedy Half. Proof double denomination mint errors are so rare that there are only a few known.

What is a 1973 half dollar made of?

Outer layer of 75% copper, 25% nickel clad to pure copper core. 1965–1970: outer layer of 80% silver, 20% copper clad to core of 79% copper, 21% silver; totaling 60% copper, 40% silver. Silver collectors’ versions: 1976: 40% fine, 0.37 troy oz.

What is the most valuable Kennedy half dollar?

A 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar sold for a world record $108,000, making it the most expensive coin of its type, during a public auction of rare U.S. coins held Thursday, April 25, 2019, by Heritage Auctions.

Who is on the 1973 silver dollar?

The 1973 (P) Eisenhower Dollar in Today’s Market The quality of coins in mint sets varies dramatically and Choice Uncirculated examples (MS63) are not uncommon. In MS66, the 1973 (P) sells in two strata.

What is a 1974 Kennedy half dollar worth?

The 1974-D Kennedy Half in Today’s Market If an example is found in low Mint State grade, a collector can regularly expect to purchase the coin for $20-30. Coins in slightly better condition (MS-65 and MS-66) generally range from $60-75. Since the highest grade recorded for this type is MS-67, they rarely come to sale.

How can you tell if a Kennedy half dollar is rare?

The easiest way to tell if you have one, is to look at the edge of the coin. If there is a bright strip of copper encircling the edge of the coin, it is a regularly struck coin.

Are there any valuable Kennedy half dollars?

The most expensive Kennedy half dollar ever sold is this 1964 Special Mint Series coin. As we’ve already seen, this is the rarest of the whole half dollar series. This one was graded at SP68, one of only five of that quality known to exist. That’s a point higher than the version that sold for six figures in April 2019.

Are Kennedy half-dollars worth keeping?

Kennedy half-dollar coins are not that rare. Most of them are worth only their face value, 50 cents. However, some Kennedy half-dollars are quite valuable, depending on their condition and the year they were minted. A Kennedy half-dollar coin minted in 1970 that is in uncirculated condition is worth about $8.

Are there any rare Kennedy half-dollars?

While there are some Kennedy half minor varieties, there are no issues that are exceedingly rare or expensive. The mint made special collector coins from 1965 to 1967, and again beginning in 1992. These coins are quite affordable for any coin collecting budget.

How much does a 1973 silver dollar weigh?

Coin Specifications

Country: United States
Mintage: 2,000,000
Alloy: Copper-Nickel (Cu-Ni)
Weight: 22.68 g
Diameter: 38.1 mm

What makes a 1972 Kennedy half dollar rare?

The FG refers to the initials of designer Frank Gasparro, normally found on the reverse below the right leg of the eagle. On some 1972-D half dollars, these initials are missing. The design element is likely missing because the dies were ground down at the U.S. Mint to remove clash marks.

What is the rarest Kennedy half dollar?

1964 PCGS SP67 SMS $108,000 It is the rarest in the whole series of Kennedy half dollars. And its quality and condition were graded 67 by the PCGS. SMS coins from this year were produced using a planchet that was 90 per cent silver.

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