1987-S Kennedy Half Dollar Gem Proof
Numismatic
1987-S Kennedy Half Dollar Gem Proof
The 1987 Kennedy half dollar stands as a remarkable example of modern American coinage, struck at the San Francisco Mint. This particular issue features a proof finish, a specialized minting process that highlights the sharp details and contrasting surfaces of the design. The coin's physical structure consists of a copper and nickel outer layer bonded to a core of pure copper, a composition that has defined modern United States circulating coinage. On the obverse, the coin displays a detailed bust of President John F. Kennedy, designed by Gilroy Roberts. This portrait is accompanied by the classic national motto, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the mint mark indicating its San Francisco origin. The reverse, designed by Frank Gasparro, features a powerful heraldic eagle. The eagle holds a cluster of arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other, symbolizing both strength and peace, surrounded by the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the denomination, HALF DOLLAR.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1987 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Proof |
| 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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