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1982 Kennedy half dollar value guide -- why the mint-set suspension makes it scarce in uncirculated grade.
Note: a full grade-by-grade breakdown for this coin is still being compiled.
The US Mint suspended annual mint-set production in 1982 as a cost-saving measure -- the usual source of uncirculated examples for collectors simply didn't exist that year.
Both 1982-P (10,819,000) and 1982-D (13,140,102) are considered genuinely scarce in uncirculated grade as a direct result, despite mintages in the tens of millions.
A below-average mintage for the series compounds the mint-set gap.
Live listings matching the 1982-P Kennedy Half Dollar
Other dates and varieties in this series
Condition drives price more than any other factor on a coin like this — two examples of the same date can be worth very different amounts depending on wear and authentication.
The value table above is organized by grade for a reason — a coin's condition, not just its date, sets where it lands on that range. If you're not sure how to grade, a seller's photos and description should call it out.
A professionally graded (PCGS/NGC) example carries more certainty than a raw coin, and usually a small premium for it. Both are fine to buy — just factor grading into the price you're comparing.
Prices vary between individual sellers here, not one retailer's price list. Sort by price, check the seller's Metal Points and order history, and message the seller if photos don't show enough detail to grade confidently.
About the 1982-P Kennedy Half Dollar
Value depends heavily on condition. A well-worn example brings closer to —, while an uncirculated one can reach $9 or more.
The US Mint suspended annual mint-set production in 1982 as a cost-saving measure -- the usual source of uncirculated examples for collectors simply didn't exist that year.
For anything you believe is a key date or an error, professional grading protects both buyer and seller by settling condition and authenticity before money changes hands.
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