The US Mint never made a Kennedy dollar, and all circulating half-dollar and dollar coins minted in 1973 were made of copper-nickel, not silver. Some Eisenhower dollars were struck in 40% silver for sale to collectors.
Prices as of 06/2010 for mint issues are
> If your coin is a Kennedy HALF dollar: maybe $1.00 to $1.50.
> If it's a circulation-strike Eisenhower dollar, it might retail for around $2.50 depending on its quality.
> If it's a 40%-silver Ike dollar in its mint package, about $5.50 to $6.00
No Kennedy half dollar dated 1973 was struck in silver, all are copper-nickel coins. Unless it's a proof coin, the value is 50 cents.
If you got it in change, spend it. It's just a half dollar.
All Kennedy half dollars dated from 1971 to date, struck for general circulation contain no silver and face value only.
8-3-11>>> The 1973 Kennedy half dollar is very common, still in circulation, contains no silver and is face value, unless it's a "S" mintmark Proof coin or a very high grade Mint State coin.
These coins do not contain silver and are worth only face value unless they are uncirculated or have the mint mark S.
No Kennedy half dollar dated 1973 was struck in silver, all are copper-nickel coins. Unless it's a proof coin, the value is 50 cents.
If you got it in change, spend it. It's just a half dollar.
All Kennedy half dollars dated from 1971 to date, struck for general circulation contain no silver and face value only.
sorry no such thing.
8-3-11>>> The 1973 Kennedy half dollar is very common, still in circulation, contains no silver and is face value, unless it's a "S" mintmark Proof coin or a very high grade Mint State coin.
It's worth 50 cents.
Kennedy is on the US half dollar (50 cent) coin and Lincoln is on the penny (1 cent) coin.
With only about 150 million made it's still worth 50 cents
These coins do not contain silver and are worth only face value unless they are uncirculated or have the mint mark S.
This is a on-line value guide NumisMedia.com or buy a copy of Red Book
Unless it is in Uncirculated condition (in which case it may be worth a couple of dollars), a 1973-D Kennedy half dollar is only worth fifty cents. All circulating half dollars dated 1971 and later are made of copper-nickel, so they really do not have any premium value.
This date is still found in circulation, contains no silver and is only face value.