1965 Kennedy Half Dollar MS-67* NGC (SMS)
Numismatic
1965 Kennedy Half Dollar MS-67* NGC (SMS)
The year 1965 marked a significant transition in American coinage, introducing a new forty percent silver composition for the half dollar. This particular specimen is a Special Mint Set coin, preserved in an exceptional state of preservation and recognized with a Mint State 67 Star grade for its outstanding eye appeal. On the obverse, the coin displays a left-facing portrait of President John F. Kennedy, designed by Gilroy Roberts. The inscription "IN GOD WE TRUST" is positioned below the bust, with the date 1965 anchoring the bottom rim. The reverse, designed by Frank Gasparro, features a detailed heraldic eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, surrounded by the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the denomination "HALF DOLLAR".
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1965 |
| Grade | MS-67 (NGC) |
| Legal-tender face value | 50 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.1479 troy oz |
| Purity | .400 |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
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