Would you consider this an error on this Kennedy halve dollar

Would you consider anything wrong with this coin ? What, if so and name it if it's there.

JC

 

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The photo is a little dark but I don't see anything out of the ordinary for a proof coin other than the hairlines. What am I missing? Can you be more specific?

 

Here;s a better pic I don't want to give it away but it's not a doubled die and not a prove

Is there anything wrong with the coin just examine it an you decide and Iwill tell you later if there is or not

JC

 

I can see it better here. I now see it's a D mint (isn't it?). The only thing I notice is the finning around the rim from about 11:00 to 3:00. From this angle it doesn't look high enough for me to consider it a keeper. If that is what you are referring to. I'll check back later for the answer.

 

Yeah, other than the finning of the rim and that the coin looks like it was cleaned with a brillo pad, I don't see anything else that jumps out at me!


Frank

 

I'm with Huntsman, a cashdrawer coin. (Which is a shame because in UNC these were better pieces, but this poor thing has been abused.)

 

83's unc's are worth something above face?

 

It kind of looks like a clash or strike through on the neck.

Larry Nienaber

 

the E in the liberty looks like a F with the kennedy portrait shifting a bit upward? is it? if not sorry for my foolish post

Edit: Nope thats not the error... looks like all kennedy halves look like that

 

The proper terminology for this particular error is called a finned rim due to the extra metal on the rims


The coin can bring a nice premium if there were a nice amount of raised metal on the rims of the coin

I do not come in contact with these errors I do consider these rare errors with not to much interest in them

I do have a nice example on a kennedy halve that I have were the extra metal apears to look like little cuds or die chips on the rim. I will post it when i find it.

The ones that guessed finning are correct which was the error on this coin.

JC

 

Feeling better now

My new Silver Eagle just showed up last week and I was Kinnda bummed because it has a finned rim.

Now I guess I should feel better.....or does the "premium" not apply to bullion coins? :crying:

 

It applies to, ever coin if the finning is extreme

JC

 

Is finning where there seems to be a double ridge on the rim with a valley in between? I'm not familiar with the term...

 

Does that give it extra weight?

 

Finning is caused by either excessive pressure or a misaligned die (or both). At the outside edge of the rim, metal is forced up or extruded between the neck of the die and the collar. The finning on this coin shows very strongly on this coin from about 11:00 around clockwise to 4:00 Look at the outside edge of the rim.

 

Thanks, Conder, I have found a half or two with this happening.

 

Condor how much do you think this coin would bring in?

I also have another Kennedy half dollar with small like die chips on the rims and some pretty good finning on it

I will post it when i find it it;s a very interesting specimen .

JC Joe

 

Well on proofs finning isn't all that uncommon due to the double striking, and this piece has been badly mishandled so I wouldn't think no more than a dollar or two at the most.

 

The other Kennedy is a great coin I would say it's honestly in MS 66 or better it;s a 1974 kennedy half With great finning ,and like I said some die chips on the rims very unusual . I have to find this coin and post it


Thanks Conder

JC

 

Nice error. Hard to find on circulated Kennedys.