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The IPOTAD Collection

This is a collection of Kennedy half dollars put together by a collector who specializes in Proof Kennedy halves. He has some of the finest examples known. He also provides a very good diagnostic page for identifying the accented hair variety.

The IPOTAD Collection


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GRADING MINT STATE FRANKLIN HALF DOLLARS - by Frank Chiong

"From time to time we have discussed Franklins in every manner, from “Guess the Grade” to looking at toning, color and so forth. I’m encouraged by the fact that we are seeing more and more interest in this series, even though a lot of people scoff at poor old Frankies as either an ugly coin or a bullion coin. So be it. One of the wonderful things about this hobby is that no matter which coin you chose, there is likely to be a following for it. Personally I was always drawn to the Franklin because it is the first big coin that I was introduced to when I started collecting long ago. I remember looking at it and being taken by the fact that it was different from most of the coins that I had seen. It has IN GOD WE TRUST where the date should be, it doesn’t have a president or Miss Liberty on it, it’s got this big huge bell and this teeny little eagle on it. So slowly but surely good ol’ Franklin became a favorite and it still is."

"Sources for this series generally include “An Analysis of Gem Franklins” by Jack Ehrmantraut and “The Complete Guide for Franklin Halves” by Rick Tomaska – two books which I feel every serious Franklin collector should read."

Grading Uncirculated Franklins




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Barber Halves

"Barber Halves were minted from 1892 to 1915. Barber halves largely went into circulation and stayed there, and most of the dates are available mainly in low grades."

"The series contains a notable and rare variety, the 1892-O Micro O (where the mintmark punch meant for a quarter was used by mistake). Fewer than 50 Micro O coins are known today. There is also rumored to be an 1898-O Micro O, but this has not been confirmed with certainty, and no specimen has been certified by any of the major grading services."

Barber Halves



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Bust Half Dollar.com

"A place to learn all there is about Bust Half Dollar Coins,"

Bust Half Dollar.com


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The Bust Half Nut Club

"The Bust Half Nut Club, BHNC, was established in the late 1960s as a group dedicated to collecting, studying, and sharing information among fellow members about Bust Half Dollars attributed by Overton die marriage. The primary focus over the years has been on Capped Bust Half Dollars (1807-1836). However, an increasing number of members are also keenly interested in the pre-Turban Half Dollars (1794-1807). In addition, the study of die states is quite popular."

Bust Half Nut Club


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