Let’s try it again. ‘76 Bicentennial Kennedy with crack.

Ok I posted this yesterday and people thought I was referring to a stain on the obverse of this Bicentennial Kennedy half dollar. And so I was asked to use acetone and a toothpick on it and put it on a white background with 2 lights to improve the pictures.

I was already using 2 gooseneck lamps for illumination and it was sitting on a white paper plate and I’m still getting this funky coloring so forgive me but I’m using my iPad and don’t know how to improve it. I loaded a couple of new magnifier / camera apps to try but don’t like them. So my apologies but this is what I have.

I. Soaked it in acetone and lightly used a toothpick as requested. I think I actually feel a “groove” along the “crack” but am not sure. The acetone gave it a toned look but it has mostly faded.

I also went outside to take pictures in natural sunlight. Maybe it will help.

Now I’m curious about the area on the right surrounding the “T and Y”. I thought it was a stain ( is that what everybody was referring to?) it now appears that the surface has flaked away. Give me your opinions.

I going to put a lot of photos on for your viewing pleasure. Maybe a couple will help you analyze what this is. Again, the funky coloring is because of my interior lighting. Sorry.

Thanks brothers!
Chip

 

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Hmm. On some pictures it looks stained. On others it looks like a crack.
@paddyman98

 

Maybe some harsh acidic chemical affected that area in question. Light corrosion to the clad layer?

 

Did you soak it in acetone?
There is no reason to start another thread.

 

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It looks like another die crack. I do like the colors on the coin. That gold color must be from your light source as the white background is also gold. It's just the way the camera sees it.

 

On his head. The irony.

 

Yes. About 5 minutes and then gently worked it with a toothpick

 

is this worth holding on to? Does it have an value?

 

Just a little. It's a nice example so I'd keep it.