Kennedy Half Dollar – 1964
Details
The first year of the Kennedy Half Dollar, struck in 90% silver. Issued after President Kennedy’s assassination, these coins remain highly collectible and historic.
Specifications
- Designer(s): Gilroy Roberts & Frank Gasparro
- Gross Weight: 12.5 g
- Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
- Content: 0.3617 oz
- Date(s): 1964
- Condition: BU, Circulated
- IRA Approved: No
Coin Highlights
- Mintage of 3,950,762 pieces, adding to its collectibility.
- Obverse: Displays a finely detailed bust of President John F. Kennedy, capturing his strength and charisma.
- Reverse: Features a heraldic eagle, clutching a cluster of arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other, symbolizing the balance of war and peace.
- Designed by Frank Gasparro, the 10th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, whose work is revered for its precision and artistry.
- This coin is celebrated as an excellent example of a Brilliant Uncirculated half dollar, showcasing sharp details and a lustrous finish.
- Struck by the United States Mint in 1964, the only year the Kennedy Half Dollar was made with 90% silver, making it highly sought after by collectors and investors.
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