50 Cents (Half Dollar)

Kennedy Half Dollar

United States of America · 1973

The obverse features a profile of President John F. Kennedy facing left, with the word 'LIBERTY' above, 'IN GOD WE TRUST' across the neck, and the year '1973' at the bottom. The reverse (not pictured) typically features the Presidential Seal.

Country: United States of America
Year: 1973
Denomination: 50 Cents (Half Dollar)

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Overview

Historical significance

The Kennedy Half Dollar was first minted in 1964 as a memorial to the assassinated President John F. Kennedy. By 1971, the composition was switched from silver to a copper-nickel clad to conserve precious metals. The 1973 issue is a common circulation strike from the era when these coins were still widely used in daily commerce.

Estimated value

$0.50 - $2.00 (Standard circulated specimens are generally worth face value; higher prices are only for uncirculated or proof conditions)

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning or polishing the coin with chemicals or abrasives, as this can damage the surface and reduce any potential collector value. Handle by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints.

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