1776 To 1976 Dollar Value
Kevin R. writes: I have what appears to be a Bicentennial Liberty Gold coin. However the Lady Liberty is facing right with 13 stars around her head. On the reverse it says United States Of America around the top, in the center an Eagle with olive Branches in left claw and what appears to be arrows in the right. Below that it says BICENTENNIAL then on the bottom 1776-1976. I have never found any mention of it anywhere also on the coin’s rim or side it is completely smooth no ridges. It also seems to have some weight to it…Coin Doc, can you help me I’m going crazy trying to find it even mentioned anywhere.
Get the best deals on 1776 1976 One Dollar when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Free shipping on many items Browse your favorite brands affordable prices. 11,000,000 uncirculated 1976-S 40 percent silver dollars were minted while 4,000,000 proof versions of the 1776-1976 S silver dollar were produced. In general, when silver content is worth around $20 per ounce, uncirculated 40 percent silver bicentennial dollars cost around $14 and proofs carry a $20 price tag.
You have one of the “orphaned” Bicentennial Mint Medals. These are hardly ever mentioned in coin publications and seemed to have been ignored by medal collectors. There are two, both in .900 fine gold, one larger than a five dollar gold coin (little over a third of a troy ounce) and one larger than a $10 gold coin (about two thirds of a troy ounce). They were issued in a blue box from the Philadelphia Mint.
I haven’t seen one of these in a while but I remember that no one wanted to pay more than gold value for them. Many were melted in the “gold rush days” of the 1980’s. Someday they will be “discovered” and the few remaining pieces will become valuable. In the meantime, see the CoinSite Precious Metals Page for current gold prices.
The standard 1776-1976 Kennedy half dollars are made of a clad composition that contains copper and nickel. Silver clad half dollars and silver clad proof half dollars were also minted and they sell for more money. Keep reading to learn more about these coins.
This coin has a special design on the reverse side of the coin to celebrate the Bicentennial of the United States. The reverse side of the coin features an image of Independence Hall in Philadelphia. The obverse side of the coin features the same design as other Kennedy half dollars.
The US minted the 1776-1976 half dollar with no mint mark and also the 1776-1976 D half dollar, 1776-1976 S proof half dollar, 1776-1976 S silver half dollar, and 1776-1976 S silver proof half dollar.
Note: The mint mark, when present, can be found on the obverse side of the coin above the date.
| Series | Location | Quantity Minted |
|---|---|---|
| 1776-1976 | Philadelphia | 234,308,000 |
| 1776-1976 D | Denver | 287,565,248 |
| 1776-1976 S Proof | San Francisco | 7,059,099 |
| 1776-1976 S Silver | San Francisco | 11,000,000 |
| 1776-1976 S Silver Proof | San Francisco | 4,000,000 |
Clad Half Dollars
The standard 1776-1976 clad half dollars in circulated condition are only worth their face value of $0.50. These coins only sell for a premium in uncirculated condition.
Both the 1776-1976 half dollar with no mint mark and the 1776-1976 D half dollar are each worth around $3 in uncirculated condition with an MS 63 grade.
The 1776-1976 S proof half dollar is worth around $4 in PR 65 condition.
Silver Clad Half Dollars
This coin is worth at least its weight in silver. The silver melt value for this coin is $4.03 as of February 09, 2021. This melt value is calculated from the current silver spot price of $27.26 per ounce.
The 1776-1976 S silver half dollar is worth around $8 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS 63.
The 1776-1976 S silver proof half dollar is worth around $12 in PR 65 condition.
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Grading System
MS 63 choice uncirculated- In the major focal areas there are some blemishes or contact marks. The coin's luster might not be as prominent.
MS 65 gem uncirculated- There is strong luster and eye appeal. A few light contact marks may be present but they are barely noticeable.
PR 65 proof- There are no flaws to this coin. A few blemishes may be present.
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See also:
1776 To 1976 Quarter Dollar Value
1776-1976 Quarter
1776-1976 Silver Dollar