50 Cents (Half Dollar)

Kennedy Half Dollar

United States of America · 1973

The obverse features a left-facing profile of President John F. Kennedy. The word 'LIBERTY' spans the top, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' is above the date, and the year '1973' is at the bottom.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1973
Denomination: 50 Cents (Half Dollar)
Metal: Copper-nickel clad copper

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Overview

The obverse features a left-facing profile of President John F. Kennedy. The word 'LIBERTY' spans the top, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' is above the date, and the year '1973' is at the bottom.

Historical significance

The Kennedy Half Dollar was first minted in 1964 as a memorial to the assassinated President John F. Kennedy. While the 1964 version was 90% silver and 1965-1970 versions were 40% silver, the 1973 issue is made of base metal as silver was phased out of circulating coinage.

Estimated value

$0.50 (Face Value) to $3.00 depending on condition (though rare high-grade or proof versions can be worth more).

Care & preservation

Avoid cleaning the coin with chemicals or abrasives as this can damage the surface and reduce collector value. Handle it by the edges to prevent skin oils from causing oxidation, and store in a cool, dry place inside an acid-free holder.

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