1996D Kennedy Half No reeded edge / weak reeded edge

Can anyone tell me if it is common for the 1996 D Kennedy Halves to have no reeded edge or a very weak reeded edge. I have seen two of these recently when searching. Sorry for no pictures but I am at work.

Thanks

 

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We need pics
JC

 

Slot machine coin is my guess. Obv and Rev look ok and the rim... gone.

 

I agree - Halves used in slot machines quickly lose their reeding.

 

Thanks! That makes a lot of sense. Just weird to see.

 

Also, circulation can wear away the reeding. I have a 1994-D Kennedy Half that I have carried as a pocketpiece for 15 years and the reeding completely wore away years ago.

 

Here in Memphis we are very close to a large casino and resort and it is nearly impossible to find a half dollar that has any good reeding left on it ...ding...ding..ding
But now they no longer use 'real' half dollars at most all of the casinos

 

Why on earth not? That is like 99% of the fun