1970-S Half Dollar (Proof): Value Chart, Auction Price & Comprehensive Analysis

As of May, 2024, a 1970-S Half Dollar in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $3.00 and $24.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $7,475.00 in the 01/01/2007 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro

Edge: 150 Reeds

Diameter: 30.61 millimeters

Weight: 11.50 grams

Mintage: 2,632,810

Mint: San Francisco

Metal: 40% Silver, 60% Copper

Series: Kennedy Half Dollars 1964 to Date

1970-S Half Dollar (Proof) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

Grade	Price($)
MS-69	24.00
MS-68+	18.00
MS-68	17.00
MS-67+	16.00
MS-67	16.00
MS-66+	15.00
MS-66	15.00
MS-65+	12.00
MS-65	12.00
MS-64+	11.00
MS-64	11.00
MS-63+	9.00
MS-63	9.00
MS-62+	5.00
MS-62	5.00
MS-61	4.00
MS-60	3.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
Mint State	3.00	24.00	11.88

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1970 Kennedy Half Dollar. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin Name	Min Circulated Price($)	Max Circulated Price($)	Min Uncirculated Price($)	Max Uncirculated Price($)
1970-D Half Dollar (Regular Strike)	5.00	25.00	8.00	20,000.00
1970-S Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	4.00	40.00
1970-S Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	11.00	425.00
1970-S Half Dollar DDO FS-101 (Proof)	N/A	N/A	70.00	800.00
1970-S Half Dollar DDO FS-101, CAM (Proof)	N/A	N/A	100.00	1,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1970-S Half Dollar (Proof) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

Lowest Sale Price
Highest Sale Price
Average Sale Price
Most Recent Sale Price
Number of Sales
Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:

Find On eBay

$7.00

Lowest Sale Price

$276.00

Highest Sale Price

$42.73

Average Sale Price

$276.00

Most Recent Sale Price

Number of Sales

$854.50

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

Grade	Lowest Price($)	Highest Price($)	Average Price($)
MS-70	44.00	44.00	44.00
MS-69	19.13	67.00	47.14
MS-68	12.00	66.00	27.55
MS-67	7.00	276.00	42.73
MS-66	7.00	7,475.00	808.81
MS-65	8.00	2,040.00	372.50
MS-64	7.00	21.00	13.33
MS-63	8.00	1,150.00	579.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1970-S Half Dollar (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-63 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-66 having the highest max price $7,475.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1970-S Half Dollar (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1970-S Half Dollar (Proof) coin. Great Collections dominates with 52.11% share, followed by Heritage Auctions / David Lawrence RC with 36.62% / 8.45% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1970-S Half Dollar (Proof) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

Grade	Grade Source	Seller	Price($)	Sold Date
MS-65	NGC	Heritage Auctions	2,040.00	07/05/2022
MS-67	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	276.00	09/18/2019
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	67.00	06/05/2019
MS-67	NGC	David Lawrence RC	22.00	08/28/2017
MS-68	PCGS	Great Collections	15.00	12/28/2014
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	15.00	11/30/2014
MS-69	PCGS	Great Collections	19.13	11/30/2014
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	7.00	11/30/2014
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	45.00	11/23/2014
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	13.00	08/10/2014
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	20.50	08/03/2014
MS-66	PCGS	Great Collections	11.00	06/08/2014
MS-67	PCGS	Great Collections	13.00	05/25/2014
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	18.36	05/04/2014
MS-67	PCGS	Great Collections	17.00	04/20/2014
MS-67	PCGS	Great Collections	15.00	01/19/2014
MS-69	NGC	Great Collections	55.00	01/12/2014
MS-65	PCGS	Great Collections	11.00	01/05/2014
MS-66	NGC	Great Collections	18.00	09/29/2013
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	66.00	07/29/2013
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	66.00	07/15/2013
MS-65	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	57.00	07/08/2013
MS-66	PCGS	Great Collections	15.00	07/07/2013
MS-68	NGC	Great Collections	30.00	06/02/2013
MS-69	NGC	Great Collections	66.00	05/19/2013
MS-69	NGC	Great Collections	66.00	05/12/2013
MS-64	ANACS	Great Collections	21.00	02/03/2013
MS-65	PCGS	Great Collections	110.00	01/13/2013
MS-66	ANACS	Great Collections	15.00	12/16/2012
MS-66	ANACS	Great Collections	7.00	12/09/2012
MS-65	ANACS	Great Collections	9.00	12/09/2012
MS-64	ANACS	Great Collections	7.00	12/09/2012
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	9.00	09/02/2012
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	129.00	07/30/2012
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	153.00	07/30/2012
MS-63	ANACS	Great Collections	8.00	07/22/2012
MS-68	PCGS	Great Collections	12.00	04/22/2012
MS-68	PCGS	Great Collections	18.00	04/15/2012
MS-64	ANACS	Great Collections	12.00	03/18/2012
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	16.00	11/27/2011
MS-69	NGC	Great Collections	55.00	08/28/2011
MS-69	NGC	Great Collections	61.00	08/21/2011
MS-69	NGC	Great Collections	59.00	08/14/2011
MS-69	NGC	Great Collections	55.00	07/24/2011
MS-69	NGC	Great Collections	55.00	07/17/2011
MS-67	NGC	Great Collections	25.00	06/05/2011
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	69.00	05/16/2011
MS-67	NGC	Stack's Bowers	224.00	03/18/2011
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	94.00	02/03/2011
MS-67	ANACS	David Lawrence RC	13.00	07/13/2009
MS-67	NGC	David Lawrence RC	14.00	04/16/2009
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	3,738.00	02/01/2009
MS-66	PCGS	David Lawrence RC	18.00	11/20/2008
MS-67	ANACS	David Lawrence RC	13.00	09/18/2008
MS-70	ICG	David Lawrence RC	44.00	01/24/2008
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	24.00	02/07/2007
MS-63	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	1,150.00	01/01/2007
MS-66	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	7,475.00	01/01/2007
MS-69	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	23.00	10/09/2006
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	27.00	04/05/2006
MS-65	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	8.00	11/03/2004
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	43.00	09/29/2004
MS-68	PCGS	Heritage Auctions	16.00	09/08/2004
MS-66	NGC	Heritage Auctions	12.00	08/11/2004
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	27.00	09/03/2002
MS-67	NGC	Heritage Auctions	37.00	08/20/2002
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	24.00	02/06/2002
MS-69	NGC	Heritage Auctions	32.00	04/19/2001
MS-67	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	12.00	01/04/2001
MS-66	PCGS	Bowers & Merena	1,150.00	08/09/2000
MS-66	ANACS	Heritage Auctions	13.00	05/18/2000