½ Dollar "Kennedy Half Dollar" (Bicentennial, Silver Issue)
United States · 1976 · Silver
0.1479 ozt of silver × live silver spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1976 |
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Composition | Billon (.400 silver) |
| Gross weight | 11.5 g |
| Fineness | 40.0% silver |
| Actual silver weight | 0.1479 ozt (4.60 g) |
| Diameter | 30.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Edge | Reeded (150 reeds) |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | Gilroy Roberts, Seth Huntington |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
Design
Obverse
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Reverse
Independence Hall
About this coin’s value
The ½ Dollar "Kennedy Half Dollar" (Bicentennial, Silver Issue) contains 0.1479 troy ounces of silver (40.0% fine, 11.5 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Silver Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in how to calculate silver melt value, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
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Frequently asked questions
How much silver is in a ½ Dollar "Kennedy Half Dollar" (Bicentennial, Silver Issue)?
Each ½ Dollar "Kennedy Half Dollar" (Bicentennial, Silver Issue) contains about 0.1479 troy ounces of pure silver — its 11.5 g gross weight at 40.0% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live silver spot price.
What is the melt value of a ½ Dollar "Kennedy Half Dollar" (Bicentennial, Silver Issue)?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.1479 troy oz × the current silver spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the ½ Dollar "Kennedy Half Dollar" (Bicentennial, Silver Issue) minted?
The ½ Dollar "Kennedy Half Dollar" (Bicentennial, Silver Issue) was issued 1976.
Who designed the ½ Dollar "Kennedy Half Dollar" (Bicentennial, Silver Issue)?
The ½ Dollar "Kennedy Half Dollar" (Bicentennial, Silver Issue) was designed by Gilroy Roberts, Seth Huntington.
How big is a ½ Dollar "Kennedy Half Dollar" (Bicentennial, Silver Issue)?
It weighs 11.5 g and measures 30.61 mm across and 2.15 mm thick (billon (.400 silver)).
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.