1981 S [PROOF] Kennedy Half Dollar — Coin Value
Kennedy Half DollarWhat the 1981 S [PROOF] Kennedy Half Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).
1981 S [PROOF] Kennedy Half Dollar value — Ungraded 3,47 € · $4 · MS62 5,2 € · $6 · MS66 241,01 € · $278. Prices updated Juli 2026.
Converted from USD at the ECB reference rate — sold comps are US-market sales.
Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 69.5× raw.Chart values in USD
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Which version do you have?
For the cheapest way to own a 1981 S Kennedy Half Dollar, purchase the PROOF for $4. The TYPE 2 PROOF at $20 and TYPE 1 PROOF at $4 command a premium for their specific designation, suggesting slight differences in mintage or presentation. Collectors prioritizing owning the coin over extreme scarcity should opt for the standard PROOF. Those seeking the specific prestige of the TYPE 2 or TYPE 1 should pay the higher price.
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- PriceCharting — 1981 S [PROOF] Kennedy Half Dollar3,42 € · $3.95
Item details
- Series
- Kennedy Half Dollar
- Year
- 1981
- Mint
- S
1981 S [PROOF] Kennedy Half Dollar value
A raw (ungraded) 1981 S [PROOF] Kennedy Half Dollar runs around $4, a certified MS62 about $6, and a high-grade MS66 commands $278.
What drives the price
Grade, mint mark, strike quality, and key dates drive coin value. Certified (slabbed) coins carry a premium over raw; low-mintage years and full-strike examples appreciate the most.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Ungraded | 3,47 € · $4 | eBay sold comps |
| MS62 | 5,2 € · $6 | eBay sold comps |
| MS66 | 241,01 € · $278 | eBay sold comps |
Häufige Fragen
- What is the value of an ungraded 1981 S Kennedy Half Dollar?
- The value for an ungraded 1981 S Kennedy Half Dollar starts at $4.
- How much is a high-grade MS66 version of this coin?
- A certified MS66 1981 S Kennedy Half Dollar can sell for $288.
- What mint mark is associated with this 1981 Kennedy Half Dollar?
- This specific coin comes from the S mint.