Lot 200
U.S.A KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR COLLECTION (91 COINS)
Sold
£120
Live Auction
Coins of the Realm Auction 28
Live bidding began Jul 27, 2022 at 7 PM BST
Size
Specifications: Outer layer of 75% copper, 25% nickel clad to pure copper core.1965–1970: outer layer of 80% silver, 20% copper clad to core of 79% copper, 21% silver; totaling 60% copper, 40% silver. 1964: 90% silver, 10% copper 11.34 g. 1965-1970: 11.50 g. 1964: 12.50 g, Diameter 30.6 mm
Description
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - KENNEDY DOLLAR UNCIRCULATED COLLECTION OF HALF DOLLARS (91 COINS) - Coins run from 1964- The Kennedy half dollar, first minted in 1964, is a fifty-cent coin issued by the United States Mint. Intended as a memorial to the assassinated 35th president of the United States John F. Kennedy, it was authorized by Congress just over a month after his death. The silver coins were hoarded upon their release in March 1964 by collectors and those interested in a memento of the late president. Although the Mint greatly increased production, the denomination was seldom seen in circulation. Continued rises in the price of silver increased the hoarding—many early Kennedy half dollars have been melted for their silver content. Starting with 1965-dated pieces, the percentage of fine silver was reduced from 90% to 40% (silver clad). In 1971, silver was eliminated entirely from the coins and production increased. (If you are based in the UK we will be able to provide a wooden/ Glass case which can be posted for an extra postage charge (by Royal Mail 1st class signed for) if so desired or we can arrange for pickup. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer this to oversea customers. )
Condition
from Very Fine - Uncirculated. Various.
Signature
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Quantity
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