PMScoggin JFK 50c Basic Silver Short Set, Circulation Strikes (1964-1970) 的钱币相册
Type: Kennedy Half Dollar, Type 1, Silver (1964) Designer: Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro Content: 90% silver 10% copper Weight: 12.50 grams Diameter: 31.00 millimeters Edge: Reeded Mint: Philadelphia Production Strikes: 273,304,004 General Type Description: The assassination of former President John F. Kennedy took place on November 22, 1963 and many grieving people wanted to do something special in memory of the late President. Shortly thereafter, it was decided that Kennedy's portrait would be place on a U.S. coin. Initially Kennedy's portrait was going to be placed on a U.S. quarter. However, Mrs. Kennedy requested for George Washington's portrait to remain on the quarter instead of her late husbands. The second best choice was the Half Dollar coin. At the time, the Franklin Half Dollar coins were still being issued and the current law required that a coins design should remain on a circulating coin for at least 25 years before it can be changed. Consequently, Congress has to act quickly and change the law for the Half Dollar coins. In the end the Kennedy Half Dollar was approved, therefore, ending the Franklin Half Dollar series at least four years earlier than expected. By February 1964, the Philadelphia Mint struck its first Kennedy Half Dollars for circulation while the Denver Mint had already struck them just a week earlier.(Source: Hernandez, Jaime. PCGS CoinFacts) Specific Issue Description: The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars were composed of 90% silver, therefore making them a single-year type. The following years, or from 1965 to 1970, circulation strike Kennedy Half Dollars were struck in 40% silver. Exemplar Description: This gem is well-struck with rainbow-toning near the rims on both the obverse and, to a lesser extent, the reverse. One of less that four dozen graded as MS67 with none graded numerically finer; two in MS67+. This coin is encapsulated in an old green holder (OGH) and was acquired via Teletrade, 8/2009. Photography/Imaging c/o Ben Karr
Type: Kennedy Half Dollar, Type 1, Silver (1964) Designer: Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro Content: 90% silver 10% copper Weight: 12.50 grams Diameter: 31.00 millimeters Edge: Reeded Mint: Denver Production Strikes: 156,205,446 General Type Description: The assassination of former President John F. Kennedy took place on November 22, 1963 and many grieving people wanted to do something special in memory of the late President. Shortly thereafter, it was decided that Kennedy's portrait would be place on a U.S. coin. Initially Kennedy's portrait was going to be placed on a U.S. quarter. However, Mrs. Kennedy requested for George Washington's portrait to remain on the quarter instead of her late husbands. The second best choice was the Half Dollar coin. At the time, the Franklin Half Dollar coins were still being issued and the current law required that a coins design should remain on a circulating coin for at least 25 years before it can be changed. Consequently, Congress has to act quickly and change the law for the Half Dollar coins. In the end the Kennedy Half Dollar was approved, therefore, ending the Franklin Half Dollar series at least four years earlier than expected. By February 1964, the Philadelphia Mint struck its first Kennedy Half Dollars for circulation while the Denver Mint had already struck them just a week earlier.(Source: Hernandez, Jaime. PCGS CoinFacts) Specific Issue Description: The 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars were composed of 90% silver, therefore making them a single-year type. The following years, or from 1965 to 1970, circulation strike Kennedy Half Dollars were struck in 40% silver-clad. The 1964-D tends to be better struck than the 1964-P as there is at least one known example grading up to MS68 condition for the 1964-D. (Source: Hernandez, Jaime. PCGS CoinFacts) Exemplar Description: Well-struck with pleasing surfaces and iridescent rainbow-toning highlighting both the obverse and the reverse. One of less than four dozen graded as MS67 with only one graded higher (as of 5/2016), this was acquired 7/2010 via Teletrade. Photography/Imaging c/o Ben Karr
Type: Kennedy Half Dollar, Type 2, Silver Clad (1965-1970) Designer: Gilroy Roberts / Frank Gasparro Content: 40% Silver, 60% Copper Weight: 11.50 grams Diameter: 30.61 millimeters Edge: Reeded (150 reeds) Mint: Philadelphia Production Strikes: 65,879,366 General Type Description: In 1965, because of rising costs, the Mint began reducing the amount of silver in the coins it produced. Silver was eliminated completely from the Dimes and Quarter Dollars, in favor of a new composition consisting of a copper core sandwiched between outer layers of copper-nickel. For the Half Dollar, the Mint reduced the amount of silver from 90% to 40%, but retained much of the whitish, silvery appearance of former years by placing most of the silver in the outer layers. The new Half Dollars became known as “Clad” Half Dollars, but this term is also used as a nickname for 1965 and later Dimes, Quarter Dollars, and One Dollars (clearly, the term refers more to the layered structure of the coins than to their metal content). This series ended in 1970, after which the composition was matched to the copper-nickel clad alloy of the Dimes and Quarter Dollars. No 1970 Half Dollars were produced for circulation; they are only available in Mint or Proof Sets. (Source: Guth, Ron. PCGS CoinFacts) Specific Issue Description: This is the second year of issue for the Kennedy Half Dollar series. This year the Mint changed the composition of circulation strike Kennedy Half Dollars (from 1965 to 1970 circulation strike Kennedy Halves were produced from 40% silver and 60% copper nickel). In 1965, the Mint also introduced Special Mint Sets which contained coins that were struck with a different finish than that of Uncirculated and Proof coins (utilizing overpolished dies). The Special Mint Sets were only sold to collectors and were produced from 1965 to 1967. The 1965 Kennedy Half Dollar has the lowest mintage for any Silver Clad Half Dollar struck for circulation from 1965 to 1969 and while it appears to be common in grades up to MS64, in MS65 it becomes a bit tough with several hundred in existence in this condition. In MS66, it is a bit scarce with possibly less than 200 examples known in this condition. In MS67 they become really scarce with probably less than 20 coins existing in this condition and none being finer. (Source: Hernandez, Jaime. PCGS CoinFacts) Exemplar Description: Nicely struck, all white and one of only 16 graded as MS67, with none finer (as of 5/16). Acquired 7/2013 from Peter Catanzano, Pelham Rarities. Photography/Imaging c/o Todd Pollock, BluCCPhotos.com
Type: Kennedy Half Dollar, Type 2, Silver Clad (1965-1970) Designer: Gilroy Roberts / Frank Gasparro Content: 40% Silver, 60% Copper Weight: 11.50 grams Diameter: 30.61 millimeters Edge: Reeded (150 reeds) Mint: Denver (while generally classified as a Philadelphia minted coin due to its lack of mint mark, it has been reported that all 40% silver business strike Kennedy half dollars were minted at the Denver facility only, from Dec. 30, 1965 until the end of 1970) Production Strikes: 108,984,932 General Type Description: In 1965, because of rising costs, the Mint began reducing the amount of silver in the coins it produced. Silver was eliminated completely from the Dimes and Quarter Dollars, in favor of a new composition consisting of a copper core sandwiched between outer layers of copper-nickel. For the Half Dollar, the Mint reduced the amount of silver from 90% to 40%, but retained much of the whitish, silvery appearance of former years by placing most of the silver in the outer layers. The new Half Dollars became known as “Clad” Half Dollars, but this term is also used as a nickname for 1965 and later Dimes, Quarter Dollars, and One Dollars (clearly, the term refers more to the layered structure of the coins than to their metal content). This series ended in 1970, after which the composition was matched to the copper-nickel clad alloy of the Dimes and Quarter Dollars. No 1970 Half Dollars were produced for circulation; they are only available in Mint or Proof Sets. Source: Guth, Ron. PCGS CoinFacts) Specific Issue Description: This is the second year that the Mint struck Silver Clad Kennedy Half Dollars for circulation. While the coin includes no mint mark, indicative of a Philadelphia minted coin, it has been reported that all 40% silver business strike Kennedy half dollars were only minted at the Denver facility from Dec. 30, 1965 until the end of 1970. Exemplar Description: Lustrous and mostly white with some light, golden toning adorning both the obverse and reverse sides. One of only nine graded MS67 with only a single coin graded higher (as of 5/2016), this was acquired 8/2014 from David Shelton. Photography/Imaging c/o Todd Pollock, BluCCPhotos.com
Type: Kennedy Half Dollar, Type 2, Silver Clad (1965-1970) Designer: Gilroy Roberts / Frank Gasparro Content: 40% Silver, 60% Copper Weight: 11.50 grams Diameter: 30.61 millimeters Edge: Reeded (150 reeds) Mint: Denver (while generally classified as a Philadelphia minted coin due to its lack of mint mark, it has been reported that all 40% silver business strike Kennedy half dollars were minted at the Denver facility only, from Dec. 30, 1965 until the end of 1970) Production Strikes: 295,046,978 General Type Description: In 1965, because of rising costs, the Mint began reducing the amount of silver in the coins it produced. Silver was eliminated completely from the Dimes and Quarter Dollars, in favor of a new composition consisting of a copper core sandwiched between outer layers of copper-nickel. For the Half Dollar, the Mint reduced the amount of silver from 90% to 40%, but retained much of the whitish, silvery appearance of former years by placing most of the silver in the outer layers. The new Half Dollars became known as “Clad” Half Dollars, but this term is also used as a nickname for 1965 and later Dimes, Quarter Dollars, and One Dollars (clearly, the term refers more to the layered structure of the coins than to their metal content). This series ended in 1970, after which the composition was matched to the copper-nickel clad alloy of the Dimes and Quarter Dollars. No 1970 Half Dollars were produced for circulation; they are only available in Mint or Proof Sets. Source: Guth, Ron. PCGS CoinFacts) Specific Issue Description: The 1967 Uncirculated Kennedy Half Dollar does not contain a mint mark as the mint intentionally left mint marks off coins produced between 1965-1967 to prevent coin hoarding. It has been reported, however, that all 40% silver business strike Kennedy half dollars were only minted at the Denver facility from Dec. 30, 1965 until the end of 1970. The 1967 Kennedy Half Dollar has the largest mintage from all Uncirculated Kennedy Half Dollars produced from 1965 to 1970. It is very common in all circulated grades all the way up to MS63 condition more or less. In MS64 to MS65 it starts to become a little more scarce but still easily obtainable with most examples being raw or uncertified. In MS66 the coin now becomes very challenging to acquire with possibly a few hundred examples available and the odds are you won't find one in circulation, rolls or even bags. Most examples have probably already been graded. In MS67 it is extremely scarce with about a dozen known and none being finer. (Source: Hernandez, Jaime. PCGS CoinFacts) Exemplar Description: Colorfully-toned and mounted reverse-side-up in the holder to best display its admirable qualities, the reverse displays gold, sunset-orange, and soft jade hues with complete mint luster, while the obverse offers a similar, thought somewhat less vivid palette. One of only 16 MS67s with none graded finer, this gem was acquired 7/2012 via Heritage Auctions.
Type: Kennedy Half Dollar, Type 2, Silver Clad (1965-1970) Designer: Gilroy Roberts / Frank Gasparro Content: 40% Silver, 60% Copper Weight: 11.50 grams Diameter: 30.61 millimeters Edge: Reeded (150 reeds) Mint: Denver Production Strikes: 246,951,930 General Type Description: In 1965, because of rising costs, the Mint began reducing the amount of silver in the coins it produced. Silver was eliminated completely from the Dimes and Quarter Dollars, in favor of a new composition consisting of a copper core sandwiched between outer layers of copper-nickel. For the Half Dollar, the Mint reduced the amount of silver from 90% to 40%, but retained much of the whitish, silvery appearance of former years by placing most of the silver in the outer layers. The new Half Dollars became known as “Clad” Half Dollars, but this term is also used as a nickname for 1965 and later Dimes, Quarter Dollars, and One Dollars (clearly, the term refers more to the layered structure of the coins than to their metal content). This series ended in 1970, after which the composition was matched to the copper-nickel clad alloy of the Dimes and Quarter Dollars. No 1970 Half Dollars were produced for circulation; they are only available in Mint or Proof Sets. Source: Guth, Ron. PCGS CoinFacts) Specific Issue Description: The 1968-D Kennedy Half Dollar is common in circulated grades but most examples have been pulled from circulation due to its silver content. The coins that survive in Uncirculated grades are also common up to Grade MS64. In MS65 they become a little difficult to find but still available in the thousands. In MS66 they scarcer with about 1,000 examples available. In MS67 they are very difficult to come by and less than 50 are known in this condition with none being finer. (Source: Hernandez, Jaime. PCGS CoinFacts) Exemplar Description: Well-struck and blast-white, this is one of less than three dozen graded MS67, with none finer (as of 5/2016). This gem was acquired 2/2013 from Jack Hertzberg. Photography/Imaging c/o Todd Pollock, BluCCPhotos.com
Type: Kennedy Half Dollar, Type 2, Silver Clad (1965-1970) Designer: Gilroy Roberts / Frank Gasparro Content: 40% Silver, 60% Copper Weight: 11.50 grams Diameter: 30.61 millimeters Edge: Reeded (150 reeds) Mint: Denver Production Strikes: 129,881,800 General Type Description: In 1965, because of rising costs, the Mint began reducing the amount of silver in the coins it produced. Silver was eliminated completely from the Dimes and Quarter Dollars, in favor of a new composition consisting of a copper core sandwiched between outer layers of copper-nickel. For the Half Dollar, the Mint reduced the amount of silver from 90% to 40%, but retained much of the whitish, silvery appearance of former years by placing most of the silver in the outer layers. The new Half Dollars became known as “Clad” Half Dollars, but this term is also used as a nickname for 1965 and later Dimes, Quarter Dollars, and One Dollars (clearly, the term refers more to the layered structure of the coins than to their metal content). This series ended in 1970, after which the composition was matched to the copper-nickel clad alloy of the Dimes and Quarter Dollars. No 1970 Half Dollars were produced for circulation; they are only available in Mint or Proof Sets. Source: Guth, Ron. PCGS CoinFacts) Specific Issue Description: The 1969-D Kennedy Half Dollar is common in circulated grades but most examples have been pulled from circulation due to its silver content. The coins that survive in Uncirculated grades are also common up to Grade MS64. In MS65 they become a little difficult to find but still available in the thousands. In MS66 they scarcer with about 1,000 examples available. In MS67 they are very difficult to come by and less than 50 are known in this condition with none being finer. (Source: Hernandez, Jaime. PCGS CoinFacts) Exemplar Description: Featuring a beautifully toned obverse, this is one of only six superb Gems graded MS67 with none graded numerically higher (one in MS67+, as of 12/2014). Acquired 8/2014 from David Shelton. Photography/Imaging c/o Todd Pollock, BluCCPhotos.com
Type: Kennedy Half Dollar, Type 2, Silver Clad (1965-1970) Designer: Gilroy Roberts / Frank Gasparro Content: 40% Silver, 60% Copper Weight: 11.50 grams Diameter: 30.61 millimeters Edge: Reeded (150 reeds) Mint: Denver Production Strikes: 2,150,000 General Type Description: In 1965, because of rising costs, the Mint began reducing the amount of silver in the coins it produced. Silver was eliminated completely from the Dimes and Quarter Dollars, in favor of a new composition consisting of a copper core sandwiched between outer layers of copper-nickel. For the Half Dollar, the Mint reduced the amount of silver from 90% to 40%, but retained much of the whitish, silvery appearance of former years by placing most of the silver in the outer layers. The new Half Dollars became known as “Clad” Half Dollars, but this term is also used as a nickname for 1965 and later Dimes, Quarter Dollars, and One Dollars (clearly, the term refers more to the layered structure of the coins than to their metal content). This series ended in 1970, after which the composition was matched to the copper-nickel clad alloy of the Dimes and Quarter Dollars. No 1970 Half Dollars were produced for circulation; they are only available in Mint or Proof Sets. Source: Guth, Ron. PCGS CoinFacts) Specific Issue Description: The 1970-D Kennedy Half Dollar was only sold in Mint Sets from that year. Just over two million coins were sold, making it the lowest mintage business strike Kennedy Half Dollar from 1964 to 2005 (2006 mintages are slightly lower). The issue price of a 1970 Mint Set was about $2.50. Each 1970 Mint Set contained 10 coins with a face value of $1.33. Tens of thousands of sets have been opened primarily to retrieve the 1970 Kennedy Half Dollar. 1970 was the last year in which the Mint produced business strike half dollars containing silver. Silver Proofs were reintroduced in 1992. (Source: Hernandez, Jaime. PCGS CoinFacts) Exemplar Description: A sharply struck gem exhibiting an even and very light golden toning on the reverse contrasted by an all-white obverse acquired 8/2013 from Jack Hertzberg. Photography/Imaging c/o Todd Pollock, BluCCPhotos.com
Type: Kennedy Half Dollar, Type 2, Silver Clad (1965-1970) Designer: Gilroy Roberts / Frank Gasparro Content: 40% Silver, 60% Copper Weight: 11.50 grams Diameter: 30.61 millimeters Edge: Reeded (150 reeds) Mint: Denver Production Strikes: 2,150,000 General Type Description: In 1965, because of rising costs, the Mint began reducing the amount of silver in the coins it produced. Silver was eliminated completely from the Dimes and Quarter Dollars, in favor of a new composition consisting of a copper core sandwiched between outer layers of copper-nickel. For the Half Dollar, the Mint reduced the amount of silver from 90% to 40%, but retained much of the whitish, silvery appearance of former years by placing most of the silver in the outer layers. The new Half Dollars became known as “Clad” Half Dollars, but this term is also used as a nickname for 1965 and later Dimes, Quarter Dollars, and One Dollars (clearly, the term refers more to the layered structure of the coins than to their metal content). This series ended in 1970, after which the composition was matched to the copper-nickel clad alloy of the Dimes and Quarter Dollars. No 1970 Half Dollars were produced for circulation; they are only available in Mint or Proof Sets. Source: Guth, Ron. PCGS CoinFacts) Specific Issue Description: The 1970-D Kennedy Half Dollar was only sold in Mint Sets from that year. Just over two million coins were sold, making it the lowest mintage business strike Kennedy Half Dollar from 1964 to 2005 (2006 mintages are slightly lower). The issue price of a 1970 Mint Set was about $2.50. Each 1970 Mint Set contained 10 coins with a face value of $1.33. Tens of thousands of sets have been opened primarily to retrieve the 1970 Kennedy Half Dollar. 1970 was the last year in which the Mint produced business strike half dollars containing silver. Silver Proofs were reintroduced in 1992. (Source: Hernandez, Jaime. PCGS CoinFacts) Exemplar Description: A sharply struck gem exhibiting an even and very light golden toning on the reverse contrasted by an all-white obverse acquired 8/2013 from Jack Hertzberg. Photography/Imaging c/o Todd Pollock, BluCCPhotos.com