United States Half Dollar 1967 - Kennedy Memorial Coinage

Overview:
A Circulated Example Of The Kennedy Half Dollar, Struck In 1967 During The Post-Assassination Memorial Coinage Period. This Coin Represents The Transition Era Of United States Half Dollar Production, Featuring The Iconic John F. Kennedy Obverse Design By Gilroy Roberts And The Presidential Eagle Reverse By Frank Gasparro.

Specifications:
Denomination: Half Dollar (50 Cents Usd)
Year Of Issue: 1967
Mint: United States Mint (No Mint Mark Visible, Indicating Philadelphia Mint Production)
Metal Composition: Cupro-Nickel Clad (91.67% Copper, 8.33% Nickel Outer Layers)
Obverse Design: John F. Kennedy, Left-Facing Profile With Liberty And In God We Trust Inscriptions
Reverse Design: Presidential Eagle With Shield, Olive Branch, And Arrows; United States Of America And Half Dollar Denominations
Edge: Reeded (Vertical Ridges)

Condition Assessment:
Grade (Our Assessment): Very Fine (Vf-30)
Obverse: Light To Moderate Wear On Kennedy'S Cheek And Hair Details. Legend Remains Sharp. Luster Largely Absent From Circulation.
Reverse: Eagle Shows Consistent Wear Across Wings And Body. Shield Details Clear. Lettering Fully Legible.
Surface Quality: Light Contact Marks And Minor Bag Marks Consistent With Circulation. No Significant Rim Damage Or Environmental Deterioration. Original Surfaces With Natural Patina From Age And Handling.
Cleaning: No Evidence Of Cleaning Or Artificial Restoration.
Toning: Natural Grey Patina Consistent With Original Surfaces And Age.

Historical Context:
The Kennedy Half Dollar Was First Issued In 1964 Following President Kennedy'S Assassination In November 1963. The 1967 Example Represents Mid-Production Of This Iconic Series. Early Kennedy Halves (1964-1970) In The Cupro-Nickel Composition Are Popular With Collectors And Investors Due To Their Historical Significance And Moderate Silver Content In Earlier Years. This 1967 Specimen Exhibits The Characteristic Wear Patterns Of Coins That Circulated During The 1960S-1970S Era.

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