As of May, 2024, a 1979-S Half Dollar Type 2, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $11.00 and $150.00, 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 $3,738.00 in the 03/01/2007 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: 11.30 grams
Mintage: 3,677,175
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center

1979-S Half Dollar Type 2, Dcam (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-70150.00
MS-6928.00
MS-68+18.00
MS-6817.00
MS-67+16.00
MS-6716.00
MS-66+15.00
MS-6615.00
MS-65+14.00
MS-6514.00
MS-64+13.00
MS-6413.00
MS-63+12.00
MS-6312.00
MS-62+11.00
MS-6211.00
MS-6111.00
MS-6011.00

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 State11.00150.0022.06

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 1, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A5.0050.00

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 2, 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

$13.00

Lowest Sale Price
$230.00

Highest Sale Price
$32.42

Average Sale Price
$18.00

Most Recent Sale Price
119

Number of Sales
$3,858.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-7060.003,738.00474.08
MS-6913.00230.0032.42
MS-6812.0070.2731.59
MS-679.0040.0024.67
MS-667.007.007.00
MS-637.007.007.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1979-S Half Dollar Type 2, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-63 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $3,738.00.

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 2, 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 2, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 62.50% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 22.22% / 13.89% 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 2, 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-70NGCHeritage Auctions149.0005/24/2023
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers60.0004/12/2023
MS-70NGCDavid Lawrence RC197.0009/04/2022
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions119.0008/17/2022
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions119.0007/27/2022
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC70.2705/29/2022
MS-70NGCStack's Bowers80.0004/26/2022
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC200.0002/06/2022
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions91.0004/28/2021
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0010/21/2020
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions168.0008/12/2020
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions114.0007/01/2020
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions138.0007/01/2020
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions114.0007/01/2020
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0005/08/2019
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions240.0002/06/2019
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions104.0011/14/2018
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions89.0011/14/2018
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions84.0010/17/2017
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions74.0009/26/2017
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions129.6009/05/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions84.0007/11/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions74.0004/11/2017
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions141.0002/07/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0001/10/2017
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC220.0011/14/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions99.0009/22/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions188.0005/03/2016
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions188.0003/29/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions199.7501/10/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions270.2508/11/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions352.5008/11/2015
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions305.5008/04/2015
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions258.5007/28/2015
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections18.0012/28/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections330.0011/09/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections330.0011/02/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections45.0010/26/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections24.0009/07/2014
MS-69NGCGreat Collections15.0008/17/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections357.5007/27/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections19.0006/22/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections12.0005/11/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections385.0002/16/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections21.0001/26/2014
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions423.0012/30/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0012/22/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0012/22/2013
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections16.0010/06/2013
MS-67PCGSGreat Collections9.0010/06/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections29.0009/22/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0007/11/2013
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions329.0007/11/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections22.0006/23/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions368.0006/05/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections22.0005/19/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections22.0005/12/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections22.0005/05/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections21.0004/28/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections407.0004/28/2013
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions411.0004/24/2013
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions382.0004/24/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections23.0004/21/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections23.0004/07/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections21.0003/31/2013
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions499.0003/21/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections20.0003/10/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections41.0003/03/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections22.0002/24/2013
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions588.0002/07/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections61.0001/13/2013
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions411.0011/29/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections341.0011/18/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions353.0010/18/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions881.0010/18/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions441.0010/18/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions411.0010/18/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections425.0010/07/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections495.0009/09/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions499.0009/06/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions499.0008/02/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections633.0007/29/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions546.0007/12/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions532.0007/12/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections22.0007/01/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections31.0005/20/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections34.0005/13/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections22.0005/13/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections26.0004/29/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections14.0004/15/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections26.0004/01/2012
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections715.0003/25/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections18.0002/12/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions17.0001/20/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0001/16/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0001/13/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0001/09/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0001/06/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0001/02/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/30/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions16.0012/26/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0012/23/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0012/19/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions26.0012/19/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections19.0012/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0011/18/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0011/14/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions22.0011/11/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0011/04/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0010/31/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/28/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0010/24/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections935.0010/23/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0010/17/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions18.0010/14/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0010/07/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0010/03/2011
MS-70NGCGreat Collections548.0010/02/2011
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0009/30/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections990.0009/18/2011
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections935.0007/31/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections30.0007/17/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/27/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0002/03/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0001/05/2011
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC27.0004/15/2010
MS-68DGSDavid Lawrence RC16.0001/01/2010
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0009/28/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC18.0001/27/2009
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,438.0001/01/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC36.0012/01/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0009/24/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC44.0007/24/2008
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC27.0007/14/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0007/02/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC39.0002/14/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC40.0002/07/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0001/30/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0001/30/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions34.0001/30/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC44.0001/10/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0001/09/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC37.0012/20/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC44.0011/12/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC44.0010/29/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0009/27/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC40.0009/27/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0008/20/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC40.0008/16/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC36.0008/13/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC40.0007/23/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0007/16/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC40.0007/16/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0006/27/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0006/25/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC40.0006/11/2007
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC32.0003/05/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0003/01/2007
MS-63PCGSDavid Lawrence RC7.0001/08/2007
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0010/30/2006
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC35.0010/16/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions230.0009/27/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC46.0008/07/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC62.0005/01/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0004/26/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC62.0002/13/2006
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions57.0011/20/2005
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0011/16/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0010/30/2005
MS-68ICGHeritage Auctions25.0009/28/2005
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions45.0009/25/2005
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions45.0008/24/2005
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,093.0002/23/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0002/02/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0001/26/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0001/26/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0001/19/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0012/22/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions55.0012/12/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions805.0012/08/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions28.0011/10/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions33.0011/03/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions70.0009/29/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions25.0009/01/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions20.0005/05/2004
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions17.0004/21/2004
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions21.0004/21/2004
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions15.0004/21/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0001/12/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions518.0001/07/2004
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions7.0012/24/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0010/29/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions489.0009/01/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0008/27/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions14.0008/27/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0007/30/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0007/30/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0007/23/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0006/18/2003
MS-70PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers575.0005/27/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions41.0005/14/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0003/19/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions633.0002/01/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions53.0010/22/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0006/25/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0004/28/2002
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions28.0003/06/2002
MS-67ANACSHeritage Auctions40.0002/24/2002
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions41.0002/06/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions42.0007/11/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions30.0007/04/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions56.0005/16/2001
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions81.0003/29/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions86.0002/01/2001
MS-69ICGHeritage Auctions26.0009/07/2000
MS-68SEGSHeritage Auctions40.0004/18/2000