1981 U.S. Mint Kennedy Half Dollar
1981 U.S. Mint Kennedy Half Dollar
Unavailable
Description
1981 U.S. Mint Kennedy Half Dollar in Excellent Condition, Note Black Blemish on Head See Photos. The 1981 Kennedy Half Dollar marks a period where the series was firmly established as a copper-nickel clad issue, consisting of a pure copper core bonded to outer layers of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Struck at the Philadelphia (1981-P), Denver (1981-D), and San Francisco (1981-S) mints, these coins saw a combined production of over 60 million units. While circulated examples typically hold only face value, the year is highly regarded by collectors for its proof varieties. The 1981-S proof sets contain two distinct "S" mint mark styles: the common Type 1 "Filled S" and the much scarcer Type 2 "Clear S," which features a sharp, well-defined mint mark that can command significant premiums in high grades. In the current 2026 market, pristine "Superb Gem" business strikes (graded MS-67 or higher) are particularly elusive due to the era's typically weak strikes and heavy bag marks, with top-tier specimens frequently reaching four-figure sums at auction.
