1974 Half Dollar Value
A worn 1974 half dollar is worth its face value, 50¢.
Uncirculated ones bring $2–5, and a certified MS65 brings $20–30.
Spend it, unless it looks brand new or matches one of the varieties below.
Value by mint mark
| Coin | Made | Worn | Uncirculated | MS65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974-D | 79,066,300 | 50¢ (face) | $2–5 | $20–35 |
| 1974 (no mint mark) | 201,596,000 | 50¢ (face) | $2–5 | $20–30 |
Worn means a coin with normal wear from circulation. Uncirculated means no wear at all (MS60 to MS63). MS65 is a certified, near-flawless coin. Prices tied to silver update with the live silver price.
Find the mint mark
Front of the coin, below Kennedy's neck, above the date. Philadelphia added a P from 1980.
What it's made of
- Copper-nickel clad (outer layers 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core), 11.34 grams
Varieties and errors to check
1974-D doubled die obverse
Look for: Clear doubling on TRUST; lighter doubling on IN GOD WE, LIBERTY and the date.
A recognized doubled die with a premium.
Typical value: $20–60
Mintage
| Coin | Type | Mintage |
|---|---|---|
| 1974-D | For circulation | 79,066,300 |
| 1974 (no mint mark) | For circulation | 201,596,000 |
| 1974-S | Proof (collector) | 2,612,568 |
Questions
Is a 1974 half dollar silver?
No. 1974 half dollars are made of copper-nickel clad (outer layers 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper core).
Which 1974 half dollar is worth the most?
Among regular coins, the 1974-D is worth the most, about $20–35 in MS65. The 1974-D doubled die obverse is the one to look for: typical examples sell for $20–60.
Where is the mint mark on a 1974 half dollar?
Front of the coin, below Kennedy's neck, above the date. Philadelphia added a P from 1980.
Check real sales
Recent sold listings show what coins in your condition actually bring: see sold 1974 half dollars on eBay.
Other coins from 1974: 1974 quarter, 1974 penny, 1974 dollar.
More Kennedy half dollars: all years and mintages.
Values checked October 7, 2026 against several public price guides and auction results. How values work.