As of May, 2024, a 1979-S Half Dollar Type 1, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5.00 and $50.00, 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 $1,208.00 in the 02/01/2003 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: 3,677,175
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center

1979-S Half Dollar Type 1, Dcam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-7050.00
MS-6916.00
MS-68+11.00
MS-6810.00
MS-67+10.00
MS-6710.00
MS-66+9.00
MS-669.00
MS-65+8.00
MS-658.00
MS-64+7.00
MS-647.00
MS-63+6.00
MS-636.00
MS-62+5.00
MS-625.00
MS-615.00
MS-605.00

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 State5.0050.0010.39

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 1979 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1979 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)1.0010.005.004,100.00
1979-D Half Dollar (Regular Strike)1.0010.005.003,500.00
1979-S Half Dollar Type 2, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A11.00150.00

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.

1979-S Half Dollar Type 1, 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:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$7.00

Lowest Sale Price
$173.00

Highest Sale Price
$26.24

Average Sale Price
$27.00

Most Recent Sale Price
188

Number of Sales
$4,933.20

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7015.001,208.00175.14
MS-697.00173.0026.24
MS-688.0017.0011.90
MS-678.0021.0013.67
MS-668.0011.009.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1979-S Half Dollar Type 1, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-66 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $1,208.00.

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 1979-S Half Dollar Type 1, DCAM (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1979-S Half Dollar Type 1, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 62.11% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 22.81% / 12.98% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1979-S Half Dollar Type 1, 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 RC50.0007/11/2021
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC45.0010/20/2019
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC85.0001/16/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions44.0009/22/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions46.0005/03/2016
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions111.6303/29/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions94.0008/11/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions99.8807/28/2015
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections66.0012/28/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections54.0012/14/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections53.5511/30/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections57.2611/16/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections88.0010/26/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections108.9010/26/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections90.2010/05/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections86.9009/14/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections27.0009/07/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections88.0008/31/2014
MS-70NGCGreat Collections79.8006/29/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0006/22/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections9.0006/22/2014
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0006/09/2014
MS-70ICGGreat Collections15.0006/01/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections13.0006/01/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections13.0004/27/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections75.4104/27/2014
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0003/24/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections8.2003/16/2014
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers111.6302/11/2014
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers115.1501/28/2014
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers581.6301/28/2014
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers581.6301/14/2014
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers575.7512/31/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections9.0012/29/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0012/22/2013
MS-68ANACSGreat Collections9.0012/15/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections13.0012/08/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections14.0012/01/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections13.0012/01/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections27.0011/24/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections19.0009/22/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections87.0009/22/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections83.0009/01/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions118.0008/05/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections12.0007/07/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections22.0006/30/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections22.0006/16/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions129.0005/20/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections22.0005/19/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections22.0005/12/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections22.0004/21/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections160.0003/17/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections138.0003/10/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0003/03/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections99.0001/13/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0001/09/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions135.0001/09/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections13.0012/23/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections17.0012/16/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections292.0012/02/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections85.0012/02/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections30.0011/25/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections85.0011/18/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections72.0010/07/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections110.0009/16/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections117.0009/09/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0008/26/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections66.0008/05/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections10.0007/29/2012
MS-66ANACSGreat Collections8.0007/29/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections15.0007/01/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections23.0007/01/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections14.0006/24/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections13.0006/24/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections16.0006/10/2012
MS-69NGCGreat Collections20.0005/20/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections106.0005/20/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections99.0005/13/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections116.0005/13/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections116.0005/06/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0004/13/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections121.0003/25/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections121.0003/11/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0002/02/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0001/30/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0001/20/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0012/19/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0012/12/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0012/12/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/09/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/05/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0011/18/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0011/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0011/04/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/31/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/24/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/17/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/14/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/10/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0010/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/30/2011
MS-66ANACSGreat Collections11.0009/11/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0008/11/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/18/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0007/17/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0004/27/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/28/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0003/28/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/21/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/21/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0003/14/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0003/14/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0003/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0003/07/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions184.0002/03/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions196.0001/05/2011
MS-69ANACSDavid Lawrence RC13.0005/31/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions127.0004/28/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0004/12/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0001/06/2010
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0012/03/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0007/31/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC31.0004/16/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions253.0003/01/2009
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions15.0002/09/2009
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0002/03/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC15.0001/27/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC31.0001/12/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions322.0001/01/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC31.0012/08/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0009/29/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0007/14/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0007/07/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0006/09/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions21.0004/28/2008
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions10.0004/21/2008
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions23.0004/21/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC25.0003/13/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0001/09/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0012/17/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0012/17/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0011/26/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/14/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions276.0010/02/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0008/30/2007
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions23.0008/15/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0007/25/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0005/21/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions72.0005/16/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0005/14/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions92.0001/17/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0012/04/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions98.0011/22/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0010/16/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0010/09/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0009/18/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0009/18/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0008/28/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0007/31/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0007/17/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0007/03/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0006/26/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0006/19/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions25.0005/03/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions345.0005/01/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/24/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0004/19/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0004/03/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0003/27/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0003/08/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions37.0002/19/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0002/13/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0002/06/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0001/23/2006
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions29.0001/09/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC22.0012/26/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0012/19/2005
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC8.0012/12/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0011/14/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0010/17/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0010/10/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0009/26/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC20.0008/22/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions115.0007/20/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions374.0006/06/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC21.0005/02/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC17.0003/21/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions431.0002/23/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0001/19/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0001/19/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0001/19/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0001/19/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions299.0001/12/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0001/12/2005
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC14.0012/13/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0012/08/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions12.0012/08/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions22.0011/17/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0011/10/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0011/10/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0011/03/2004
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions23.0009/22/2004
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC10.0009/13/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions32.0008/11/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions35.0008/11/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0005/12/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0005/05/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions27.0004/21/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions8.0004/14/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0004/14/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions74.0003/31/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions173.0003/29/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0002/18/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions167.0001/07/2004
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions231.0012/31/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0010/29/2003
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions64.0009/24/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0009/24/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions8.0009/10/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions403.0009/01/2003
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions10.0008/27/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0007/23/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0007/09/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0007/09/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0007/02/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0006/25/2003
MS-70PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers414.0005/27/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions23.0005/21/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0005/14/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0004/02/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0004/02/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0003/19/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0003/19/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions16.0002/26/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,208.0002/01/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions22.0001/22/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions38.0001/15/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions23.0012/17/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions24.0012/10/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions24.0011/26/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0011/25/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions8.0011/19/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions11.0011/12/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0011/05/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions17.0010/29/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions12.0010/29/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions23.0010/29/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions26.0010/15/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions24.0010/08/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0010/08/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions27.0010/01/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions22.0009/24/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0009/24/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0006/25/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions24.0006/18/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0006/11/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0004/28/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0004/24/2002
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions22.0002/06/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0012/26/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0012/19/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0012/12/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions27.0011/28/2001
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions105.0011/21/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0010/17/2001
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0010/17/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0009/05/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions38.0008/29/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0008/15/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0008/09/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions39.0007/25/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0007/11/2001
MS-70ICGHeritage Auctions47.0004/19/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions29.0004/19/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions21.0011/30/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions25.0011/16/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions24.0011/09/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions30.0011/02/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions30.0006/07/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions35.0002/16/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions30.0002/09/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions21.0001/26/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions11.0001/19/2000
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions25.0001/19/2000