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Did the 1971 Kennedy half dollar have a minting error?

Here, we have highlighted popular minting errors in the 1971 Kennedy half dollar. Yes, 1971 half dollars struck on 40% silver planchet exists. The United States mint produced these coins by striking some leftover silver planchets from 1970. Due to their rarity, these pieces are highly sought-after by numismatics and investors alike.

How rare is a 1971 D half dollar?

The 1971-D half-dollar had a mintage of 302 million, so there are almost twice as many D-marked 1971 Kennedy half-dollars than those without a mint mark. Due to the higher number, the 1971-D is even less rare than the 1971 (P) half dollar. As a result, the values are similar, with the 1971-D being slightly cheaper.

How much is a 1971 Kennedy half dollar worth?

1971 Kennedy half dollar with double die obverse (DDO) or double die reverse (DDR), usually display doubling on the letters, number, and mint marks. These coins can fetch around $2,000 or more. Want to Find the best coin dealer near you?

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