1987-D Kennedy Half Dollar BU
Numismatic
1987-D Kennedy Half Dollar BU
The 1987-D Kennedy half dollar represents a fascinating moment in modern United States coinage. Struck at the Denver Mint, this fifty-cent piece is preserved in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, showcasing the sharp details of its original manufacture. The coin is composed of a copper and nickel outer layer bonded to a core of pure copper, a standard composition for the era. On the obverse, the profile of President John F. Kennedy faces left, a powerful portrait created by designer Gilroy Roberts. The design is accompanied by the traditional inscriptions of national faith and liberty. The reverse side features the work of designer Frank Gasparro, depicting a detailed heraldic eagle. The eagle holds a bundle of arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other, symbolizing both strength and peace, beneath a banner of national identity.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1987 |
| 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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