1974-D Kennedy Half Dollar BU
Numismatic
1974-D Kennedy Half Dollar BU
The 1974 Kennedy half dollar represents a fascinating era in United States coinage, showcasing a design pairing that has defined the fifty cent piece for decades. Minted in Denver, this coin features a small 'D' mint mark on the obverse side, indicating its origin. The composition of this issue consists of an outer layer of copper and nickel bonded securely to a core of pure copper. On the obverse, a left-facing profile of President John F. Kennedy dominates the design. This portrait, created by Gilroy Roberts, is accompanied by the national motto, "IN GOD WE TRUST", split across the lower field, with the date of 1974 inscribed below. The reverse side displays a detailed heraldic eagle, a creation of Frank Gasparro. The eagle holds a bundle of arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other, symbolizing both strength and peace. The inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "HALF DOLLAR" frame the central design, while the traditional Latin motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" is visible on a scroll held in the eagle's beak.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1974 |
| Mint mark | D - Denver |
| Grade | Brilliant Unc |
| Legal-tender face value | 50 Cents |
| Metal | Copper |
| Weight | 0.0000 troy oz |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
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