how much is a 1972 kennedy silver dollar worth

[RemingtonMarie]

Hello! That's a great question that brings up a common point of confusion about these coins. The 1972 Kennedy coin is actually a half-dollar, not a dollar. Also, the Kennedy half-dollars made for general circulation in 1972 were not made of silver; they consist of a copper-nickel clad composition.

Because they don't contain any silver, a typical 1972 Kennedy half-dollar that you might find in pocket change is generally worth its face value of 50 cents.

However, coins in pristine, uncirculated condition are worth more to collectors. Based on the provided information from the Littleton Coin Company, an uncirculated 1972 Kennedy half-dollar from the Philadelphia Mint is sold for $9.50. This price reflects a coin that has never been used as money and is in mint condition.

So, the value really depends on its condition. A regular, circulated coin is worth 50 cents, while a perfect, uncirculated version can be worth several dollars to a collector.