As of May, 2024, a 1981-S Half Dollar Type 2, DCAM in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $9.00 and $475.00, 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 $4,025.00 in the 09/27/2007 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: 4,063,083
Mint: San Francisco
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center

1981-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-70475.00
MS-6950.00
MS-68+30.00
MS-6826.00
MS-67+18.00
MS-6716.00
MS-66+11.00
MS-6611.00
MS-65+10.00
MS-6510.00
MS-64+9.00
MS-649.00

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 State9.00475.0056.25

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 1981 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1981-P Half Dollar (Regular Strike)1.0010.005.00450.00
1981-D Half Dollar (Regular Strike)1.0010.005.00900.00
1981-S Half Dollar Type 1, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A4.0048.00

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.

1981-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:
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1m 6m 1y 3y All
$16.00
Lowest Sale Price
$207.00
Highest Sale Price
$46.56
Average Sale Price
$80.00
Most Recent Sale Price
62
Number of Sales
$2,886.91
Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-70168.004,025.001,342.92
MS-6916.00207.0046.56
MS-6812.00115.0031.50
MS-6714.0032.0020.33

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1981-S Half Dollar Type 2, DCAM (Proof) coin across various grades from MS-67 to MS-70. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-70 having the highest max price $4,025.00.

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 1981-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 1981-S Half Dollar Type 2, DCAM (Proof) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 61.54% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 23.85% / 9.23% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1981-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-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,020.0007/12/2023
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions312.0005/24/2023
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers168.0004/12/2023
MS-69NGCStack's Bowers80.0011/09/2022
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions312.0008/17/2022
MS-69NGCDavid Lawrence RC70.0008/14/2022
MS-70PCGSStack's Bowers288.0008/10/2022
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC55.0004/24/2022
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC43.0003/27/2022
MS-70NGCStack's Bowers960.0003/23/2022
MS-70NGCStack's Bowers900.0003/31/2021
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions456.0010/21/2020
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0007/01/2020
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions432.0012/11/2019
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions360.0011/06/2019
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions384.0009/18/2019
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions480.0005/08/2019
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0011/11/2018
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions516.0011/02/2017
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions822.5002/16/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions822.5001/04/2017
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,468.7509/07/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5006/08/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,292.5001/06/2016
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0008/16/2015
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections23.1012/28/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections22.0011/09/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections26.0010/12/2014
MS-68PCGSGreat Collections24.0008/10/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections21.0006/22/2014
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections1,870.0006/15/2014
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,762.5002/27/2014
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,467.5002/03/2014
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0001/08/2014
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.8112/22/2013
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions1,058.0012/05/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,585.0011/01/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections17.0010/06/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections16.0010/06/2013
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions1,058.0009/25/2013
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions1,058.0009/25/2013
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions2,350.0008/08/2013
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions1,234.0007/11/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,115.0007/11/2013
MS-69NGCGreat Collections27.0006/23/2013
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,233.0006/05/2013
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions1,645.0006/05/2013
MS-70PCGSGreat Collections1,711.0006/02/2013
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions1,880.0004/24/2013
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions1,998.0004/24/2013
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions1,998.0004/24/2013
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions2,350.0003/21/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections23.0003/10/2013
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions2,233.0002/07/2013
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections18.0001/20/2013
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions36.0012/03/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0011/25/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0011/04/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0010/21/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions1,528.0010/18/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections22.0010/14/2012
MS-70NGCHeritage Auctions1,175.0009/06/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0008/05/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0007/29/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections31.0007/15/2012
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,495.0007/12/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0007/08/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0007/01/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections36.0005/13/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections38.0004/29/2012
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections25.0004/01/2012
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions36.0012/19/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections41.0012/11/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections40.0010/16/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections39.0009/18/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections39.0007/24/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections39.0007/17/2011
MS-69PCGSGreat Collections39.0004/24/2011
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions1,510.0002/03/2011
MS-70PCGSDavid Lawrence RC1,610.0011/18/2010
MS-70PCGSBowers & Merena690.0006/17/2010
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions40.0009/02/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC49.0003/26/2009
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions37.0002/25/2009
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC68.0011/20/2008
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC84.0010/02/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions27.0009/29/2008
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions16.0007/09/2008
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions23.0007/07/2008
MS-68PCGSDavid Lawrence RC115.0002/07/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions48.0001/30/2008
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions14.0001/21/2008
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions3,738.0001/09/2008
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0012/17/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0011/26/2007
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions4,025.0009/27/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions64.0009/12/2007
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions29.0005/21/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0005/21/2007
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC32.0005/14/2007
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions65.0009/27/2006
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions2,530.0005/01/2006
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions63.0003/29/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC87.0001/23/2006
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC69.0011/28/2005
MS-69PCGSDavid Lawrence RC58.0004/04/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions104.0002/23/2005
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions62.0012/12/2004
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions690.0012/08/2004
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions207.0002/04/2004
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0012/31/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions76.0010/29/2003
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions15.0008/27/2003
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions19.0008/27/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions661.0008/06/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0007/30/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0007/30/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions52.0007/30/2003
MS-70PCGSHeritage Auctions552.0007/30/2003
MS-70PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers900.0005/27/2003
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions71.0005/14/2003
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions22.0005/07/2003
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions21.0009/24/2002
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions21.0006/25/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions61.0004/28/2002
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions69.0008/01/2001
MS-69NGCHeritage Auctions34.0005/16/2001
MS-68NGCHeritage Auctions12.0005/16/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions54.0005/03/2001
MS-69PCGSHeritage Auctions51.0004/19/2001

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