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1981-S 50c Type 1 PR DCAM

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The proof Kennedy half dollar set is affordable and popular. While all issues are relatively common, the early dates with deep cameo surfaces are quite scarce and desirable by more advanced collectors.

Obverse Description

Portrait of President John F. Kennedy surrounded by the word LIBERTY on the periphery. IN GOD WE TRUST appears left and right of the portrait with the date at the bottom. The mint mark appears under the right of Kennedy's neck.

Reverse Description

The heraldic eagle holding arrows and branch of olive leaves with a full circle of stars around it. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * HALF DOLLAR surround the periphery.

Catalog Information

GSID: 7052
Designer: Gilroy Roberts, Frank Gasparro
Obverse Designer: Gilroy Roberts
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, 1981, S
Reverse Designer: Frank Gasparro
Reverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR
Weight (gr): 11.34 gr
Weight (oz): 0.475 oz
Strike Type: Proof
Diameter: 30.6
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Type 1
Coin Date: 1981-S
Denomination: 50c
Designation: PR
Mint Location: San Francisco
Mint Mark: S
Mintage: 4,063,083
Coinage Type: Kennedy half dollar
Coinage Years: 1971-2025
Composition: 75% copper; 25% nickel
PCGS #: 96821
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1981-S 50c Type 1 PR DCAM
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GSID:7052 PCGS:96821 Shop related

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Grade CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
OGP* $5.50 $1,234
PR70 $90.00 $1,234
PR69 $1,234 $1,234
PR68 $1,234 $1,234
PR67 $1,234 $1,234
PR66 $1,234 $1,234
PR65 $1,234 $1,234
PR64 $1,234 $1,234
PR63 $1,234 $1,234
PR62 $1,234 $1,234
PR61 $1,234 $1,234
PR60 $1,234 $1,234

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Worth: $2 – $20
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Worth: $25 – $38
1964 50c PR
Worth: $21 – $2,400
1964 50c Accented Hair PR
Worth: $28 – $800
1968-S 50c PR
Worth: $9 – $25
1969-S 50c PR
Worth: $9 – $25
1970-S 50c PR
Worth: $9 – $25
1971-S 50c PR
Worth: $2 – $15
1972-S 50c PR
Worth: $2 – $16
1973-S 50c PR
Worth: $2 – $11
1974-S 50c PR
Worth: $2 – $11
1976-S 50c Clad PR
Worth: $2 – $125
1976-S 50c Silver PR
Worth: $9 – $50

Auction Prices

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1981-S 50C Type One PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$41
Sold 10/1/2024
Heritage Auctions
1981-S 50c NGC Proof 69 UCAM (Type 1 OH)
$15
Sold 11/26/2018
DLRC
1981-S 50C Type One PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (273/6413). NGC Census: (410/1003). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NG...
$11
Sold 12/2/2008
Heritage Auctions
1981-S 50c PCGS Proof 70 DCAM (Type 1)
$80
Sold 7/4/2022
DLRC
1981-S 50C Type One PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (7418/120). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$20
Sold 2/14/2012
Heritage Auctions
1981-S 50C Type One PR68 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (271/6309). NGC Census: (409/999). Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC...
$11
Sold 7/13/2008
Heritage Auctions
1981-S 50c PCGS Proof 70 DCAM (Type 1)
$65
Sold 10/4/2021
DLRC
1981-S 50C Type One PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (7349/117). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$15
Sold 1/24/2012
Heritage Auctions
1981-S Type One PR 68 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$14
Sold 1/6/2004
Heritage Auctions
1981-S 50c PCGS Proof 70 DCAM (Type 1)
$57
Sold 8/9/2021
DLRC
1981-S 50C Type One PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (7349/117). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$15
Sold 1/19/2012
Heritage Auctions
1981-S Type One PR 68 Deep Cameo NGC. ...
$20
Sold 5/6/2003
Heritage Auctions
1981-S 50C Type One PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (568). NGC Census: (141). ...
$45
Sold 10/10/2017
Heritage Auctions
1981-S 50C Type One PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (7349/117). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$17
Sold 1/17/2012
Heritage Auctions
1981-S Type One PR 68 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$12
Sold 2/25/2003
Heritage Auctions
1981-S 50C Type One PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (568). NGC Census: (141). ...
$45
Sold 10/10/2017
Heritage Auctions
1981-S 50C Type One PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (7349/117). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$15
Sold 1/12/2012
Heritage Auctions
1981-S 50C Type One PR 68 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$8
Sold 11/19/2002
Heritage Auctions
1981-S 50C Type One PR70 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (568). NGC Census: (141). ...
$51
Sold 10/8/2017
Heritage Auctions
1981-S 50C Type One PR69 Deep Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population (7349/117). NGC Census: (0/0). Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem...
$15
Sold 1/10/2012
Heritage Auctions
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