SLIGHTLY Unusual Circ. Find

That's a nice find Kurt! I'd go with your original theory, cut from a set.

 

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It's a little disappointing to me that such a weak or mushy strike gets in a mint set. I need to crawl into the old time machine, go back 45 years, and gripe about it. "C'mon, you guys! You call THIS acceptable?"

I guess I have to hope the set was cut apart to send a different coin in for certification as an MS68 or 69.

 

I feel you. The range of quality is sooooo wide. I've seen some monster high grade coins in mint sets, and yes, we've all seen some garbage.

 

I know you're talking about a circulation strike, but the 71 Proof is still the one outstanding coin missing from my Kennedy set. Finding a good one in 69 PF CAM at a reasonable price is difficult...

 

Yes, it is. 68 is fairly common, but finding a 69 can be a challenge, especially if you want a DCAM / UC.

 

Thanks for your post. I found it most interesting as I also have a 1971-D half with a similar defect. Had it for 5-10 years tucked in with error coins.The stike is very weak in the center of the reverse.All your info was most educational.

 

I have long noticed that the Kennedy half of this era is a coin with what I'll call "differential relief". That is, the relief height on the reverse is more than on the obverse. I think this has been true from the 1964, through the 40% silver era, and at least up to the rehub to a flatter relief generally.