1979 S [TYPE 1 PROOF] Kennedy Half Dollar — Coin Value

Kennedy Half Dollar

What the 1979 S [TYPE 1 PROOF] Kennedy Half Dollar is worth — ungraded vs graded (MS62 / MS66).

1979 S [TYPE 1 PROOF] Kennedy Half Dollar value — Ungraded $5 · MS62 $8 · MS66 $27. Prices updated August 2026.

Series · Kennedy Half DollarMint · SYear · 1979
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Value by grade
$5
Ungraded
+60%
$8
MS62
5.4×
$27
MS66

Real sold prices per grade — the MS66 premium on this card is 5.4× raw.

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Which version do you have?

To simply own a 1979 S Kennedy Half Dollar, purchase the PROOF for $4. The TYPE 2 PROOF at $14 offers superior presentation and likely a more desirable collectible finish, while the TYPE 1 PROOF at $3 is the most budget-friendly option. Save your money with the TYPE 1 PROOF unless you specifically want the enhanced quality or perceived scarcity of the TYPE 2 PROOF.

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Item details

Series
Kennedy Half Dollar
Year
1979
Mint
S

1979 S [TYPE 1 PROOF] Kennedy Half Dollar value

A raw (ungraded) 1979 S [TYPE 1 PROOF] Kennedy Half Dollar runs around $5, a certified MS62 about $8, and a high-grade MS66 commands $27.

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

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ConditionValueBased on
Ungraded$5eBay sold comps
MS62$8eBay sold comps
MS66$27eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the estimated value of an ungraded 1979 S Kennedy Half Dollar?
The ungraded value for this 1979 S Kennedy Half Dollar starts at a lower price point on our marketplace.
How much is a high-grade 1979 S Kennedy Half Dollar worth?
A coin graded MS66 is valued at $30.
Which mint produced this 1979 Kennedy Half Dollar?
This specific coin was minted at the S mint.

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