1974 Kennedy Half Dollar BU
Numismatic
1974 Kennedy Half Dollar BU
The 1974 Kennedy half dollar stands as a prominent example of modern United States coinage, minted in Philadelphia without a mint mark. This fifty-cent piece features a composition of copper and nickel bonded directly to a core of pure copper. Preserved in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, the coin retains its original luster and sharp details, offering an excellent window into the artistry of mid-twentieth-century American numismatics. The obverse of the coin displays a left-facing bust of President John F. Kennedy, designed by Gilroy Roberts. This portrait is accompanied by the inscriptions "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the date of 1974. On the reverse, designer Frank Gasparro captured a powerful heraldic eagle. The eagle clutches a bundle of arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other, symbolizing both strength and peace. The reverse design is framed by the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "HALF DOLLAR," alongside the traditional motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM."
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1974 |
| 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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