1776-1976 Kennedy Bicentennial Half Dollars, Lot of 5: Two Philadelphia and Three Denver, Dual Date, Independence Hall Reverse [Est. AU+]
Description
Five bicentennial Kennedy half dollars with the dual date 1776-1976: two from the Philadelphia Mint (no mint mark) and three from Denver (D mint mark, on the obverse just above the date). The reverse shows Independence Hall in Philadelphia with 200 YEARS OF FREEDOM. Copper-nickel clad, as struck for circulation (not silver); standard specifications 11.34 grams, 30.61 mm, reeded edge.
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Historical Context
For the nation's 200th birthday the Mint replaced the reverses of the quarter, half dollar and dollar for two years: coins struck in 1975 and 1976 all carry the dual date 1776-1976. Seth G. Huntington designed the Independence Hall reverse; Gilroy Roberts' Kennedy portrait stays on the obverse.
Condition
Our conservative estimate AU+ (not professionally graded). Bright luster with light contact marks and fine hairlines from circulation. See the photos of each coin, obverse and reverse.
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