1964 U S Kennedy 90 Silver Half Dollar Coin Mint State Condition

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A beautiful silver half dollar from 1964 in Mint State condition with strong luster and no wear.

The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of President John F. Kennedy 35th president of the United States. Within hours of Kennedy’s assassination the director of the U.S. Mint began evaluating the possibility of featuring Kennedy on the silver dollar half dollar or quarter. The choice of coin was offered to Jackie she suggested the half dollar (which currently featured Benjamin Franklin) as she did not want to displace George Washington from the quarter. Congress passed legislation to feature Kennedy’s portrait on the half dollar one month later. The reverse side of the coin features the seal of the United States. 1964 was the first year Kennedy half dollars were produced and the last year half dollars were struck in 90% silver. After that Kennedy half dollars were struck in a 40% alloy from 1965 until 1970 when they were converted to a copper nickel alloy.

Specifications: Each coin is in Mint State condition with strong luster and no wear (see product pictures for example). The coins measure 30.6mm in diameter weigh 12.5g and are made of .900 fine silver. Each coin will be shipped in a archival quality Mylar flip secured in a corrugated cardboard safety mailer by Original Skin Coins. Each flip also includes a small insert with basic info on the coin. If you have any questions about the coin please send us (O.S.C.) a message and we will respond within 24 hours. One 1 90 silver Kennedy half dollar from 1964
Mint State condition with no wear and strong luster
Each coin measures 306mm in diameter weighs 125g and is made of 900 fine silver
Designed to commemorate President John F Kennedy replacing the Franklin half dollar
The first year of the Kennedy half dollar series minted the year after Kennedys assassination


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