Price Guide for 1982 Half Dollar Variants
This guide presents price ranges for 1982 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.
1982-P Half Dollar (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $25.00 - $35.00Uncirculated: $1.00 - $2,585.00
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eBayCirculated: $0.99 - $22.75Uncirculated: $4.99 - $1,695.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 - $10.00Uncirculated: $5.00 - $5,500.00
1982-D Half Dollar (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8.00 - $3,525.00
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eBayCirculated: $4.99 - $31.99Uncirculated: $0.99 - $1,300.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 - $10.00Uncirculated: $5.00 - $4,650.00
1982-S Half Dollar, DCAM (Proof)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8.00 - $633.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 - $360.98
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2.00 - $36.00
1982-P Half Dollar No FG FS-901 (Regular Strike)
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $74.00 - $2,820.00
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eBayCirculated: $15.50 - $74.00Uncirculated: $25.00 - $255.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $24.00 - $26.00Uncirculated: $28.00 - $3,500.00
Design and Specifications of the 1982 Half Dollar
The 1982 Kennedy Half Dollar continued the series that began in 1964 to honor the assassinated President John F. Kennedy. This year marked the 19th anniversary of the coin's introduction. By 1982, half dollars were rarely seen in circulation, primarily due to hoarding and their limited use in everyday transactions.
| Weight | 11.34 grams |
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| Diameter | 30.61 mm |
| Mint Marks | D, S |
| Composition | 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel clad over pure copper core |
| Obverse Design | Portrait of John F. Kennedy, designed by Gilroy Roberts |
| Reverse Design | Presidential Seal, designed by Frank Gasparro |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
Condition plays a crucial role in the value of 1982 Kennedy Half Dollars. Circulation strikes in uncirculated condition (MS60 and above) are more valuable, with premium prices for coins grading MS65 and higher. For proof coins, the difference between PR69 and PR70 can be significant.
Collectors prize coins with strong strikes, full luster, and minimal contact marks. The Kennedy Half Dollar's large size makes it prone to bag marks and scuffs, so pristine examples command higher premiums.
Mintage: 10,819,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS66, scarce in MS67 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, mainly from collectors assembling date sets
Mintage: 3,857,479
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to PR69, scarce in PR70
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, primarily for inclusion in proof sets
Cameo and Deep Cameo contrast on proof coins can significantly increase their value. These features show a strong contrast between the frosted design elements and mirrored fields.
While not particularly rare, fully struck examples with sharp details, especially on Kennedy's hair and the eagle's feathers, are more desirable. Toning can also affect value, with attractive, natural toning patterns sometimes commanding premiums among collectors.
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