Fifty Cents (1/2 Dollar)

Kennedy Half Dollar

United States · 1973

The obverse of the coin features a portrait of President John F. Kennedy facing left, with the word "LIBERTY" above and "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the date "1973" below. The reverse typically features the Presidential Seal (a modified U.S. Seal).

Country: United States
Year: 1973
Denomination: Fifty Cents (1/2 Dollar)

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Overview

Historical significance

The Kennedy Half Dollar was first struck in 1964 just months after President John F. Kennedy's assassination, as a tribute to him. The 1973 coin is part of the series that transitioned from 90% silver (1964) to 40% silver (1965-1970) and then to the copper-nickel clad composition (1971-present). The 1973 issue is a common year in the series and was widely produced for circulation.

Estimated value

For a 1973 Kennedy Half Dollar in circulated condition, the value is typically its face value, $0.50. Uncirculated examples can fetch slightly more, generally $1 to $5 depending on the grade. Proof versions might be worth a bit more.

Care & preservation

Handle the coin by its edges to avoid transferring oils from your skin. Store in a cool, dry place, ideally in an archival-safe holder like a 2x2 flip (PVC-free), coin capsule, or slab. Avoid cleaning the coin, as this can damage its surface and significantly reduce its numismatic value.

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