Half Dollar ($0.50)

Kennedy Half Dollar

United States of America · 1983

The obverse features a left-facing profile of President John F. Kennedy with the inscriptions 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the year '1983'.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1983
Denomination: Half Dollar ($0.50)

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Overview

The obverse features a left-facing profile of President John F. Kennedy with the inscriptions 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the year '1983'.

Historical significance

The Kennedy Half Dollar was first minted in 1964 as a memorial to the assassinated President John F. Kennedy. By 1983, these coins were produced for general circulation, though they were becoming less common in daily commerce. 1983 is a notable year as no mint sets were officially produced by the US Mint, making high-grade uncirculated specimens from this year more sought after by collectors.

Estimated value

$0.50 to $3.00 (Circulated coins are generally worth face value; higher premiums are only for high-grade uncirculated specimens)

Care & preservation

Avoid cleaning the coin with chemicals or abrasive materials as this can damage the surface and reduce collector value. Store in a cool, dry place, ideally in an acid-free holder or flip.

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