The 1970-D Kennedy Half Dollar was struck at the Denver Mint in 40% silver, with a mintage of only 2,150,000 coins. Issued only in 1970 U.S. Mint Sets, it is widely recognized as the key regular business strike of the Kennedy half dollar series.
Condition & Photos
This raw, uncertified coin shows strong remaining detail and visible surface character. No numerical grade is assigned.
Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition of the coin being offered. The coin pictured is the coin you will receive.
Gilroy Roberts’ obverse features President John F. Kennedy. Frank Gasparro’s reverse presents the presidential seal with a heraldic eagle surrounded by stars.
Coin Details
- Date: 1970-D
- Mint: Denver
- Denomination: 50 cents
- Composition: 40% silver, 60% copper
- Actual silver weight: Approximately 0.1479 troy ounce
- Weight: 11.50 grams
- Diameter: 30.6 mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Strike: Business strike
- Mintage: 2,150,000
- Issue note: Released only in 1970 U.S. Mint Sets
- Certification: Raw / uncertified
- SKU: KH0010
Collector Significance
The 1970-D closed the original 40% silver Kennedy half dollar run and carries the lowest regular business-strike mintage in the series, giving it demand beyond its silver content.