As of May, 2024, a 1971 Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $1.00 and $10.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5.00 and $2,000.00, 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 $1,560.00 in the 11/11/2018 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: 11.30 grams
Mintage: 155,164,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center

1971 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-672,000.00
MS-66+375.00
MS-66100.00
MS-65+50.00
MS-6540.00
MS-64+24.00
MS-6416.00
MS-63+9.00
MS-639.00
MS-62+7.00
MS-627.00
MS-616.00
MS-605.00
AU-58+1.00
AU-581.00
AU-55+1.00
AU-551.00
AU-53+1.00
AU-531.00
AU-50+1.00
AU-501.00
XF-45+1.00
XF-451.00
XF-401.00
VF-351.00
VF-301.00
VF-251.00
VF-201.00
F-151.00
F-121.00
VG-101.00
VG-81.00
G-61.00
G-41.00
AG-31.00
FR-210.00
PO-110.00

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

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State5.002,000.00203.69
About Uncirculated1.001.001.00
Extremely Fine1.001.001.00
Fine and Very Fine1.001.001.00
Good and Very Good1.001.001.00
Poor, Fair, and About Good1.0010.007.00

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 1971 Kennedy Half Dollar. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1971-D Half Dollar (Regular Strike)1.0010.005.003,750.00
1971-S Half Dollar (Proof)N/AN/A4.0018.00
1971-D Half Dollar DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike)35.0038.0042.00500.00
1971-D Half Dollar DDO FS-102 (Regular Strike)32.0035.0038.00850.00
1971-S Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A5.0080.00
1971-S Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A6.001,050.00
1971-S Half Dollar DDO FS-101 (Proof)N/AN/A150.00300.00
1971-S Half Dollar DDR FS-801 (Proof)N/AN/A285.00900.00
1971-S Half Dollar DDO FS-101, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A75.00450.00
1971-S Half Dollar DDO FS-102 (Proof)N/AN/A45.00550.00
1971-S Half Dollar DDO FS-102, CAM (Proof)N/AN/A70.00800.00

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.

1971 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) – 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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$6.00

Lowest Sale Price
$86.00

Highest Sale Price
$27.55

Average Sale Price
$23.00

Most Recent Sale Price
20

Number of Sales
$551.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-70230.00230.00230.00
MS-671,200.001,560.001,380.00
MS-6639.00235.0099.63
MS-65+6.0086.0027.55
MS-646.00575.00114.57
MS-6222.00374.00216.33
MS-6124.0024.0024.00
AU-588.0018.0013.00
AU-55161.00161.00161.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1971 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from AU-55 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-67 having the highest max price $1,560.00.

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 1971 Half Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1971 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 49.06% share, followed by David Lawrence RC / Great Collections with 24.53% / 24.53% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1971 Half Dollar (Regular Strike) 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.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-67PCGSStack's Bowers1,200.0004/12/2023
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0007/11/2021
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0002/23/2020
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0002/09/2020
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0011/17/2019
MS-64PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0010/27/2019
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC42.0005/26/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0004/07/2019
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.0003/17/2019
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions1,560.0011/11/2018
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0009/22/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions43.0009/04/2016
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2508/04/2015
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections19.0009/21/2014
MS-64PCGSGreat Collections7.0007/13/2014
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions170.3805/12/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections55.0005/11/2014
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections12.0001/19/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections62.7001/12/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections62.7012/22/2013
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections6.0010/13/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections27.0009/15/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections9.0009/15/2013
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections31.0002/10/2013
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions235.0010/01/2012
MS-64ANACSGreat Collections6.0007/22/2012
MS-66PCGSGreat Collections172.0004/01/2012
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0010/13/2011
AU-58ANACSGreat Collections8.0008/28/2011
MS-65+NGCDavid Lawrence RC14.0004/15/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0009/24/2008
MS-64NGCDavid Lawrence RC17.0007/03/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC29.0011/15/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC32.0008/06/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0007/18/2007
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC37.0006/11/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0005/30/2007
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0005/28/2007
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions161.0001/01/2007
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0011/06/2006
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions81.0006/29/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0006/02/2005
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0006/02/2005
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0001/17/2005
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0012/13/2004
MS-61PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0012/13/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0011/17/2004
AU-58ANACSHeritage Auctions18.0009/13/2004
MS-62PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0007/26/2004
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions230.0006/03/2004
MS-65+PCGSHeritage Auctions6.0006/20/2001
MS-65+ANACSHeritage Auctions8.0001/04/2001
MS-64NONEHeritage Auctions184.0006/01/2000