1974 Half Dollar Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1974 Half Dollar Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1974 Half Dollar variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.

1974 Half Dollar (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $21.00 - $431.00

  Uncirculated: $4.00 - $3,290.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $5.00

  Uncirculated: $2.00 - $8,000.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $1.00 - $10.00

  Uncirculated: $5.00 - $3,150.00

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1974-D Half Dollar DDO FS-101 (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $69.00 - $1,527.50
• eBay

  Circulated: $6.49 - $61.66

  Uncirculated: $10.50 - $600.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $28.00 - $32.00

  Uncirculated: $34.00 - $1,750.00

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1974-D Half Dollar (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $44.00

  Uncirculated: $9.00 - $2,467.50
• eBay

  Circulated: $0.50

  Uncirculated: $0.99 - $2,200.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $1.00 - $10.00

  Uncirculated: $5.00 - $2,500.00

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1974-S Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $7.00 - $7,931.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $0.99 - $1,150.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $4.00 - $400.00

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1974-D Half Dollar Doubled Die Obverse (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $13.00 - $36.00

  Uncirculated: $18.00 - $575.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $6.05 - $53.74

  Uncirculated: $20.50 - $228.48
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $28.00 - $34.00

  Uncirculated: $36.00 - $1,350.00

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1974-S Half Dollar (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $6.00 - $33.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $9.00 - $35.00

  Uncirculated: $1.25 - $395.95
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $2.00 - $12.00

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1974-S Half Dollar, CAM (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $6.00 - $38.00
• eBay

  Uncirculated: $0.99 - $47.77
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $2.00 - $14.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1974 Half Dollar

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

Condition plays a crucial role in determining the value of 1974 Kennedy Half Dollars. For circulation strikes, coins in Mint State (MS) condition, particularly MS65 and above, command significant premiums. The quality of the strike, presence of bag marks, and overall eye appeal are key factors.

For proof coins, the degree of cameo contrast (frosted design on mirror-like fields) can greatly impact value. Deep Cameo or Ultra Cameo examples are highly sought after, especially in grades PR69 and PR70.

Despite not being rare, the 1974 Kennedy Half Dollar has some factors that can enhance its value:

1. Full Bell Lines (FBL): On the reverse, clear and unbroken lines on the Liberty Bell can increase value.

2. Toning: Natural, attractive toning can add premium value, especially on proof coins.

3. Historical significance: As part of the Kennedy series, these coins hold sentimental value for many collectors.

4. Limited circulation: Being one of the first years not widely released into circulation adds interest for some collectors.