hello i was just wondering if anyone had a regular and a boldly detailed hair kennedy half to post pictures of so i can really see the difference i have a 64 and 64-d i just need the bold hair one i would really appreciate it a lot thank you.
the "accented hair" variety is found only in proofs. here's the site I used to determine whether I had one or not (turns out, I do) http://www.ipotad.com/pages/ah2.html hope that helps. If not, I'll try to take pictures of mine.
Man I did not know that didnt even notice in redbook and that was an awesome article you're lucky to have one thank you I really appreciate it.
The accented hair variety is a very interesting and unique coin I hope to purchase in the near future. Does anyone know the reasoning behind this one year thing? I had heard that the hair was accented per Jackie-O's request. Of course, I could have dremt that I was told this!!!
There is a character named Russ on the PCGS board that is the self-proclaimed Accented Hair King who may be able to help you, as he is an AH expert.
accented hair The accented hair was the original image and was changed as I understand by Jackie kennedy per her preference .. there are other difference as I read on this first ... the I in liberty is different than other image and the FG on reverse is elongated as compared to the "normal" image ... best info I have
Thanks for the info clay. I have a fascination with half dollars, yet I do not have this particular variation yet. Time to learn and purchase it finally!
You may be better off cherrypicking a proof set. you'd at least get it cheaper that way. Or, another option, buy the entire proof set - with the variety attributed on Ebay - you may get it a good deal on it.
I love my fellow cointalkers, I had always wondered about this too. I have a sealed 1964 Mint Set... never opened wonder if I should look and see if I got one of these? Im torn on whether to open it or not. But I just wanted to say thanks for posting that article.
no problem and you said "mint set" - it has to be a Proof Set. big difference. if you did mean proof though, then open it. The coins won't be worth more if you don't know what's inside Plus, unopened one's aren't really worth a premuim, as far as I know - maybe a tad.
