Kennedy Half Dollar

United States of America · 1993

A silver-colored United States half dollar featuring the profile of John F. Kennedy on the obverse and the Presidential Seal on the reverse.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1993
Denomination: 50 Cents (Half Dollar)

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Overview

A silver-colored United States half dollar featuring the profile of John F. Kennedy on the obverse and the Presidential Seal on the reverse.

Historical significance

The Kennedy Half Dollar was authorized by Congress shortly after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963. It replaced the Franklin Half Dollar and has been minted continuously since 1964 as a tribute to the 35th President.

Obverse (front)

Left-facing profile of John F. Kennedy. Legends: LIBERTY (above), IN GOD WE TRUST (across), and the date 1993. Designer: Gilroy Roberts.

Reverse (back)

Based on the Presidential Seal; an eagle holding an olive branch and arrows with a shield on its chest, surrounded by a ring of 50 stars. Legends: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR. Designer: Frank Gasparro.

Estimated value

$0.50-$1.00 in circulated condition; $2.00-$10.00 in high uncirculated (MS-65+) grades.

What drives this coin's value

Most 1993 Kennedy halves are only worth face value if circulated. Value increases significantly only for coins in near-perfect 'Extra Gemini' or high Mint State condition (MS-67 or higher) which are rare.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State. The coin shows original luster with some minor surface bag marks and light edge wear visible in the images.

Mintage & rarity

Common; approximately 15,510,000 were minted in Philadelphia in 1993.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Authentic coins will have a distinct 'ring' when tapped (though not recommended for high grades) and will show a clear copper core on the reeded edge. Counterfeits of this specific year are extremely rare due to low value.

Notable varieties & errors

No major doubled dies or significant varieties are widely recognized for the 1993-P business strike.

Similar coins

1964 Kennedy halves (90% silver) and 1965-1970 Kennedy halves (40% silver). These can be distinguished by checking the edge for a copper stripe; silver coins will have a solid silver/white edge.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges only to avoid skin oils touching the surfaces. Store in a PVC-free flip or capsule. Do not clean or polish, as this permanently damages numismatic value.