As of May, 2024, a 1978-S Half Dollar, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $2.00 and $55.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Poor, Fair, and About Good grade that was hammered at $825.00 in the 03/01/2009 by renowned auctioneer Bowers & Merena, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro
Edge: 150 Reeds
Diameter: 30.61 millimeters
Weight: 11.30 grams
Mintage: 3,127,781
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center

1978-S Half Dollar, Dcam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-7055.00
MS-6916.00
MS-68+9.00
MS-688.00
MS-67+7.00
MS-677.00
MS-66+6.00
MS-666.00
MS-65+5.00
MS-655.00
MS-64+4.00
MS-644.00
MS-63+3.00
MS-633.00
MS-62+2.00
MS-622.00
MS-612.00
MS-602.00

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 State2.0055.008.11

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 1978 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1978 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)1.0010.005.00450.00
1978-D Half Dollar (Regular Strike)1.0010.005.003,750.00

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.

1978-S Half Dollar, Dcam (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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$7.00
Lowest Sale Price
$178.00
Highest Sale Price
$27.48
Average Sale Price
$18.00
Most Recent Sale Price
174
Number of Sales
$4,781.51
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7025.00575.00162.09
MS-697.00178.0027.48
MS-688.0029.0015.57
MS-6711.0011.0011.00
MS-667.007.007.00
MS-6512.0012.0012.00
PO-1825.00825.00825.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1978-S Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with PO-1 having the highest max price $825.00.

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 1978-S Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1978-S Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 67.39% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 19.57% / 12.68% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1978-S Half Dollar, DCAM (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.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC56.0010/17/2021
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0007/14/2021
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0009/22/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0005/03/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0008/11/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions106.9308/04/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0007/21/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0007/14/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions79.0007/14/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0007/07/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions99.8806/30/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0006/21/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0006/14/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0006/07/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7505/31/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0005/24/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0005/19/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0003/01/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0002/24/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0002/15/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7502/10/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions146.8812/07/2014
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions176.2511/30/2014
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions135.1311/23/2014
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions105.7511/16/2014
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0007/07/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections18.0007/06/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections17.0007/06/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections9.0006/22/2014
MS-69ANACSGreat Collections15.0006/01/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections13.0005/11/2014
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions129.2505/05/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections103.4004/27/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections9.0004/13/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections12.0004/06/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections7.0003/30/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/24/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections21.0003/23/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections11.0003/16/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections21.0003/16/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections26.5103/16/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0002/09/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections14.0002/09/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0001/19/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections110.0012/22/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions113.0008/05/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections128.0007/28/2013
MS-69ANACSGreat Collections17.0007/14/2013
MS-68ANACSGreat Collections28.0007/14/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections13.0007/07/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections23.0006/09/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0005/20/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections128.0003/17/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections30.0002/03/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions106.0001/09/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions165.0001/09/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections132.0012/02/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections121.0012/02/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections165.0011/25/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections58.0011/18/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections220.0011/18/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections110.0011/04/2012
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections11.0010/28/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections165.0009/16/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections139.0009/09/2012
MS-65PCGSGreat Collections12.0008/26/2012
MS-68ANACSGreat Collections9.0007/22/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections8.0007/08/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections24.0007/01/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections13.0006/24/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections165.0005/13/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections88.0004/29/2012
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0004/20/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/16/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions150.0004/13/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections132.0004/08/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections102.0004/08/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/02/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections166.0004/01/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0003/30/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections110.0003/25/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections132.0003/25/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0003/12/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/05/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0002/27/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0002/27/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections69.0002/19/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections165.0002/12/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0002/06/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0001/09/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0001/06/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0001/02/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/30/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/26/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections22.0012/25/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/23/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections165.0012/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/10/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0010/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/30/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections56.0009/25/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0007/17/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0007/07/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections165.0006/12/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections165.0005/22/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections165.0005/01/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0004/27/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0002/07/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0002/03/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0001/05/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions161.0004/28/2010
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0004/15/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions360.0012/03/2009
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions23.0008/19/2009
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions24.0008/05/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0007/31/2009
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC242.0007/27/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0003/16/2009
PO-1PCGSBowers & Merena825.0003/01/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0003/01/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0001/01/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0010/09/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0010/06/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0010/02/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0009/29/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0007/09/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0007/02/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0006/16/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0006/12/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0006/04/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0001/30/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions25.0001/16/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0001/09/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0001/09/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0012/19/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0012/10/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0011/29/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0011/28/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0011/26/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0010/02/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0007/23/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0005/16/2007
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0001/22/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions75.0001/17/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0001/15/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0012/05/2006
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions37.0011/29/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0011/22/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0011/13/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0011/06/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0010/23/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0010/18/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0010/16/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0010/11/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/11/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0009/20/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0008/30/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0008/07/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0007/31/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0007/24/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0007/17/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0007/10/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0007/05/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0006/06/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0006/05/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0005/17/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/10/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/10/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/10/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/10/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0005/10/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0005/01/2006
MS-68NGCDavid Lawrence RC9.0005/01/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0004/05/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0004/03/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0002/06/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0001/09/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0001/02/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0012/26/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0012/19/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0011/14/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0010/31/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0010/17/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0008/10/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions60.0007/20/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0007/18/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0006/13/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0005/02/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC31.0004/18/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0003/28/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0003/21/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0003/02/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions98.0002/28/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0002/23/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0002/02/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0002/02/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0002/02/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0002/02/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0001/26/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0001/17/2005
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions28.0012/22/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0012/13/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions12.0012/08/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0011/10/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0011/03/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0011/03/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0011/03/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0011/03/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0010/11/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0009/20/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0009/20/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions22.0009/08/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0008/11/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0008/11/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions178.0006/30/2004
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0006/21/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0005/05/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0004/28/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0003/31/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0002/18/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0001/07/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions102.0012/10/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0010/29/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0009/24/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0009/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0008/27/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions265.0008/06/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions33.0005/21/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions460.0004/23/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0003/26/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions575.0002/01/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions8.0011/19/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0011/12/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0011/05/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0010/29/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions42.0010/29/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0010/29/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0010/15/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/24/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0006/25/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0006/25/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0005/08/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions178.0004/28/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions18.0003/06/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0011/28/2001
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0011/20/2001
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0011/13/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0010/17/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0010/17/2001
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions13.0010/06/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions47.0010/03/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0009/12/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0008/01/2001
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions18.0007/04/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0005/03/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0004/26/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions28.0004/19/2001
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions43.0004/19/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions21.0011/30/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions33.0011/02/2000
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions16.0010/26/2000
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0009/14/2000
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions21.0009/07/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions17.0006/07/2000
MS-68ICGHeritage Auctions10.0005/18/2000
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0003/29/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions35.0003/22/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions18.0003/15/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions25.0003/08/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions25.0003/08/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions21.0003/01/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions46.0002/16/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions35.0002/09/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions21.0002/02/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions45.0001/26/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions26.0001/19/2000

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