Price Guide for 1994 Half Dollar Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $6.00 – $364.25
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eBayCirculated: $12.50 – $21.50Uncirculated: $1.99 – $2,300.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $10.00Uncirculated: $5.00 – $3,850.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $8.00 – $2,115.00
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eBayUncirculated: $1.25 – $1,999.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $1.00 – $10.00Uncirculated: $5.00 – $1,950.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $9.00 – $633.00
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eBayUncirculated: $0.99 – $140.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $2.00 – $40.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $13.00 – $506.00
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eBayCirculated: $13.50Uncirculated: $3.25 – $209.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $18.00 – $60.00
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eBayUncirculated: $21.78 – $125.00
Design and Specifications of the 1994 Half Dollar
The 1994 Kennedy Half Dollar continued the series that began in 1964 to honor President John F. Kennedy following his assassination in 1963. By 1994, half dollars were no longer commonly used in circulation, but were still produced for collectors and for use in casino slot machines.
| Weight | 11.34 grams |
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| Diameter | 30.61 mm |
| Mint Marks | P (Philadelphia), D (Denver), S (San Francisco for proof coins) |
| Composition | 91.67% copper, 8.33% nickel clad over a pure copper core |
| Obverse Design | Portrait of John F. Kennedy facing left, designed by Gilroy Roberts |
| Reverse Design | Presidential Seal, designed by Frank Gasparro |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
Condition plays a crucial role in the value of 1994 Kennedy Half Dollars. While circulated examples hold little premium over face value, uncirculated coins in high grades (MS65 and above) can command significantly higher prices. For proof coins, the difference between a PR69 and a perfect PR70 can be substantial.
Coins with full luster, sharp strikes, and minimal contact marks are highly desirable. Look for coins with strong details on Kennedy’s hair and the eagle’s feathers on the reverse.
Mintage: 23,804,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS66, scarce in MS67 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, primarily of interest to date set collectors
Mintage: 31,082,000
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Limited Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to MS66, scarce in MS67 and above
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Low, primarily of interest to date set collectors
Mintage: 2,153,588
Rarity Scale: Common for proof issues
Circulation Status: Not Intended for Circulation
Preservation Rarity: Common in grades up to PR69, scarce in PR70
Varieties Errors: None significant
Market Demand: Moderate, popular among proof set collectors
Toning can significantly impact the value of 1994 Half Dollars. Coins with attractive, natural toning patterns are often more desirable to collectors and can command premiums. However, artificial toning is generally considered a detriment.
For proof coins, cameo and deep cameo contrasts are highly valued. These feature a strong contrast between frosty devices and mirrored fields, with deep cameo being the most desirable.
While not particularly rare, 1994 Half Dollars in exceptionally high grades (MS68+ for business strikes or PR70 for proofs) can be valuable due to their scarcity in such pristine condition.
