1976 Bicentennial Kennedy Half Dollar Errors
The 1976 Bicentennial Kennedy half dollar features a special reverse design with Independence Hall. The dual-dated 1776-1976 coins were produced in enormous quantities, and several notable errors exist.
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Doubled Die Obverse
Doubling on the dual date 1776-1976 or on IN GOD WE TRUST.
How to check: Examine the date carefully with magnification. The numerals may show clear split doubling.
$20 - $200Missing Designer Initials
The designer's initials (GR for Seth Huntington's reverse) are missing or very weak.
How to check: Locate where the designer initials should appear on the reverse and check if they are absent.
$10 - $75Struck on Silver Planchet
Some business strike coins were accidentally struck on 40% silver planchets intended for collector sets.
How to check: Weigh the coin. A clad version weighs 11.34g while the 40% silver version weighs 11.50g. The edge will also appear different.
$50 - $500+Quick Checks
- Check the dual date 1776-1976 for any doubling
- Weigh the coin to see if it could be struck on a silver planchet
- Examine Independence Hall on the reverse for die cracks
- Look at the edge — a solid copper stripe means clad, a mixed appearance could indicate silver
Frequently Asked Questions
Are 1976 Bicentennial half dollars worth anything?
Most 1976 Bicentennial halves are worth face value (50 cents). The 40% silver versions (sold in mint sets) are worth $5-$8. Error varieties can be worth $20 to $500+.
How do I tell if my 1976 half dollar is silver?
Check the edge. Clad coins show a copper stripe. Silver versions have a uniform silver-gray edge. Weighing is the most reliable method: silver = 11.50g, clad = 11.34g.
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