Mint Marks As illustrated in the pictures in the links below, the mint mark is located on the reverse of the 1964 coin located on the left-hand side just below the eagle’s claw. From 1968 until today, the mint mark is located on the obverse of the coin just below the point of Kennedy’s bust and above the date.
What is the value of a Kennedy Bicentennial 50 cent piece?
All circulated copper-nickel clad half dollars without any errors are worth only face value. Most proof Kennedy half dollars are valued between $3 and $10.
When was the Bicentennial half dollar minted?
All half dollars struck in 1975 and 1976 bore the double date 1776–1976 on the obverse and Huntington’s design on the reverse. Over 521 million Bicentennial half dollars were struck for circulation. Following the high mintage of the Bicentennial coins, the number of half dollars struck per year declined.
When did they stop making half dollar coins?
In May 1969, the Treasury sought authorization to eliminate the half dollar’s silver content, changing it to the same copper-nickel clad composition as the dime and quarter. The Treasury also sought approval to strike copper-nickel clad one dollar coins, which would fill a need for gaming tokens in Western casinos.
Where are the Stars on a half dollar?
The inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA wraps around the top half of the rim, while the denomination HALF DOLLAR is found at the bottom. Thirteen small stars are lined up above the denomination, following its curvature.
Why was there a need to replace the Franklin half dollar?
After careful consideration, the half dollar was selected to receive the new portrait of the late president. Congressional authorization was necessary to replace the Franklin half dollar because it was only minted for sixteen years, well short of the mandatory twenty-five-year requirement before an existing coin’s design can be replaced.
