Looks like it was struck with a cracked die. Crack runs from the rim across the lower corner of the "I", along the bridge of the nose and to the...
Kennedy Half Dollars are a great series to build a high grade set of. Unlike most other modern coins they didn't see a lot of heavy circulation....
My first experience searching half dollars started with a whimsical notion to start an album. I asked for a few rolls to see what I'd find for...
There's a lot of die polishing marks in that area, maybe lost some detail on the bust over-polishing.
If you were buying one to keep, a bottom line price of $16 for a PCGS MS65 might be fair. If you want to flip them for a profit, pass. Sellers...
Looks like a bag mark, caused by a reeded edge rolling across the surface.
And goosebumps and shivers
I started 45 years ago hunting wheaties when you could still average 5-10/roll and nearly complete an album in a year. Gave it up for over 40...
To the inexperienced eye machine doubling can look similar to die doubling, but it doesn't take much practice to see the difference. Spending a...
Awesome stuff there!!! That kind of find doesn't happen very often, for me it's been a looong time! Keep hunting 'cause when it does happen it...
I just got back from a trip to San Antonio and while I was there I had a chance to visit the Alamo, there's quite an interesting museum...
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When searching Half Dollar varieties I'm often taking a double-take at reverses with weak FG's and more often than not it turns out to be a 77-D....
Got a batch of Ikes at the bank today and found this Type 2. It's not the in the nicest condition but still put a smile on my face:joyful:[ATTACH]...
If you buy a CD with the money, at 2% it'll nearly triple... no maybe. And you won't need to pay 110% to buy your investment either.
With the exception of the last photo the end coins are damaged by the roll crimping machine, and the last one is covered with plating bubbles.
Can ya have too many pictures of double D's ? :D
Heat damage maybe? what does the obverse look like?
I don't think they made a silver proof in 86?
Nice find! That is the Type 2 reverse. I found 1 too a couple of weeks ago but not as nice as that one. Congrats!
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