1776-1976 D 50C MS | Coin Explorer (2024)

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Is a 1776-1976 50 cent piece worth anything? ›

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of September 2024, a Kennedy Half Dollar from 1776-1976 S in circulated condition is worth between $4.20 and $4.70. However, on the open market 1776-1976 S SILVER Half Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $12500.

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of September 2024, a Eisenhower Dollar from 1776-1976 S in circulated condition is worth between $10.25 and $11.50. However, on the open market 1776-1976 S SILVER Silver Dollars in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $7000.

According to the NGC Price Guide, as of September 2024, a Washington Quarter from 1776-1976 in circulated condition is worth between $0.30 and $0.85. However, on the open market 1776-1976 D Quarters in pristine, uncirculated condition sell for as much as $6000.

In circulated condition, your 1776 to 1976 D half dollar is worth about $2.

The design pays homage to the spirit of the American Revolution and the founding principles of the nation. Bicentennial quarters were minted between 1975 and 1976 and were struck with the dual date 1776-1976. Over 1.6 billion bicentennial quarters were struck, making them relatively common.

1976-D half dollars with unusual characteristics have sold for big premiums. An error coin holds the auction record for this type. Sold for $3,105 in 2004 by Heritage Auctions, this off-metal error was struck on a quarter planchet and is emblematic of error pricing for this type.

One of Only Two Known

Mint State Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollars were struck on clad planchets at the Denver Mint in 1976. Somehow, a 40% Silver planchet was accidentally mixed with the clad planchets resulting in a Silver Bicentennial Ike Dollar.

Jaime Hernandez: The 1976 (Type 2) Proof Bicentennial Eisenhower Dollar coin without an "S" mint mark is probably the rarest non-error modern coin in existence. All other known 1976 Bicentennial Proof Eisenhower dollars bear an "S" mint mark as they were all produced at the San Francisco Mint.

Values can vary significantly for this coin, which celebrates both the moon landing and one of America's most celebrated presidents. To determine Eisenhower dollar values, take a look at your coin's year, mint mark, rarity, errors, and condition.

But as Chronicle Collectibles noted, some of the bicentennial quarters were composed of 40% silver — an important distinction because the silver coins are rarer and therefore much more valuable. The coin's condition also plays a part in its value, with those in pristine condition commanding the highest prices.

What bicentennial quarter is worth $20,000? ›

The 1943-S Silver Washington Quarter

Instead, these quarters were made of silver and minted in San Francisco. Uncirculated or near-perfect versions of this quarter can fetch over $20,000 today.

The dual date 1776 * 1976 is cradled at the bottom of the coin, with the numeral “1” of “1776” placed beneath the “G” in “GOD” and the “6” in “1976” located under the “R” in “TRUST”. The national motto IN GOD WE TRUST is inscribed in a straight line above the year but divided by the harp truncation of Kennedy's neck.

Up to 230 years old in 2024 and worth significantly more than fifty cents, half dollar silver coins minted from 1794 to 1916 are very popular and highly collectible. If you have any of these half dollar silver coins their value could be thousands of dollars.

Although the standard coin itself can hold value, you can identify rarer versions of this coin by looking at the design. Coins with known and documented errors, like changes in the former president's hair, can be worth even more.

The most valuable Kennedy Half Dollars include the 1964 SMS (Special Mint Set) coin, which can be worth thousands of dollars, and the 1964-D Doubled Die Obverse variety. Other valuable examples are the 1970-D, 1998-S Matte Proof, and the 1964 Proof coins.

1976 S Clad Proof Half Dollar, Double Die Reverse

If the error is on the die used to strike the reverse, the resulting coin is known as a double die reverse, or DDR. If it's on the obverse, the coin is a double die obverse, or DDO. A few 1976 clad proof half dollars struck in San Francisco have double die reverses.

1976-S 50C Silver (Regular Strike)