As of May, 2024, a 1987-P Half Dollar in circulated condition is worth between $1.00 and $10.00, while an uncirculated specimen can be valued between $5.00 and $4,150.00, 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 $4,800.00 in the 08/22/2018 by renowned auctioneer Stack's Bowers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro
Edge: 150 Reeds
Diameter: 30.61 millimeters
Weight: 11.30 grams
Mintage: 2,890,758
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center

1987-P 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-684,150.00
MS-67+400.00
MS-67260.00
MS-66+75.00
MS-6642.00
MS-65+27.00
MS-6522.00
MS-64+14.00
MS-6410.00
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 State5.004,150.00336.20
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 1987 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($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1987-D Half Dollar (Regular Strike)1.0010.005.002,650.00
1987-S Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof)N/AN/A2.0042.00

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.

1987-P 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

$55.00

Lowest Sale Price
$900.00

Highest Sale Price
$213.84

Average Sale Price
$144.00

Most Recent Sale Price
14

Number of Sales
$2,993.75

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-683,290.004,800.004,067.50
MS-6755.00900.00213.84
MS-6613.0031.0022.40
MS-65+11.0023.0018.00
MS-6410.0010.0010.00
MS-6311.0011.0011.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1987-P Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from MS-63 to MS-68. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-68 having the highest max price $4,800.00.

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 1987-P Half Dollar (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1987-P Half Dollar (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 55.56% share, followed by Great Collections / David Lawrence RC with 22.22% / 14.81% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1987-P 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 Bowers144.0004/12/2023
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions149.0008/24/2022
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions139.0002/02/2022
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC210.0002/02/2020
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions114.0009/11/2019
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions900.0010/03/2018
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions504.0008/22/2018
MS-68NGCStack's Bowers4,800.0008/22/2018
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions57.0012/27/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions152.7509/22/2016
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions109.0009/04/2016
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions4,112.5010/29/2015
MS-67PCGSDavid Lawrence RC240.0008/02/2015
MS-65+NGCGreat Collections20.0008/31/2014
MS-68PCGSHeritage Auctions3,290.0008/05/2014
MS-67NGCHeritage Auctions76.0006/02/2014
MS-65+PCGSGreat Collections11.0004/27/2014
MS-67NGCGreat Collections55.0001/19/2014
MS-66NGCGreat Collections20.0012/22/2013
MS-66NGCGreat Collections20.0011/11/2012
MS-63NGCGreat Collections11.0004/22/2012
MS-66PCGSDavid Lawrence RC28.0004/26/2010
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions13.0009/29/2008
MS-65+PCGSDavid Lawrence RC23.0007/21/2008
MS-66PCGSHeritage Auctions31.0007/02/2008
MS-64PCGSHeritage Auctions10.0011/01/2006
MS-67PCGSHeritage Auctions144.0004/28/2002