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50 Cents

Kennedy Half Dollar

United States · 1969

A United States half dollar featuring the profile portrait of President John F. Kennedy on the obverse and the Presidential Seal on the reverse, showing moderate discoloration and toning.

Country: United States
Year: 1969
Denomination: 50 Cents
Grade: About Uncirculated (AU) with noticeable surface toning and minor handling marks

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Overview

A United States half dollar featuring the profile portrait of President John F. Kennedy on the obverse and the Presidential Seal on the reverse, showing moderate discoloration and toning.

Historical significance

Introduced in 1964 shortly after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, this coin was created as a memorial piece and quickly became heavily hoarded by the public as a keepsake.

Obverse (front)

Left-facing profile portrait of President John F. Kennedy with the word 'LIBERTY' draped above, the motto 'IN GOD WE TRUST' split below, and the year '1969' at the bottom.

Reverse (back)

The Presidential Seal featuring a heraldic eagle holding an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by a circle of 50 stars, with 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' above and 'HALF DOLLAR' below.

Estimated value

$4-$6 in circulated condition

What drives this coin's value

Precious metal melt value (silver content), overall grade/condition, and rare mint errors or high-grade uncirculated examples

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) with noticeable surface toning and minor handling marks

Mintage & rarity

129,881,800 minted at Denver; very common

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check the weight (should be 11.5g) and inspect the edge for the copper-silver sandwich layer characteristic of 40% silver clad coins.

Notable varieties & errors

Look for double die obverse (DDO) varieties, though most standard business strikes are common.

Similar coins

Washington Quarter, Eisenhower Dollar, Franklin Half Dollar

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges using clean cotton gloves. Do not clean or wash the coin, as this damages its surfaces and reduces numismatic value. Store in a cool, dry place in an inert, PVC-free holder or flip.

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