Presidents & Politics

Historical Context

Congress authorized the Kennedy half dollar in December 1963, weeks after President Kennedy's assassination, and the first coins were released in March 1964. Chief Engraver Gilroy Roberts sculpted the portrait (his GR monogram is on the truncation of the neck); Frank Gasparro designed the reverse from the Presidential Seal (his FG is near the eagle's tail feathers). 1964 is the only year the Kennedy half was struck in 90% silver for circulation; from 1965 the silver content dropped to 40%.

Condition

Uncirculated, our conservative estimate MS+ (not professionally graded). Satin luster with light natural toning, from soft gray to light golden; scattered contact marks typical of roll coins. See the photos of each coin, obverse and reverse.

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Historical Context

Congress authorized the Kennedy half dollar in December 1963, weeks after President Kennedy's assassination, and the first coins were released in March 1964. Chief Engraver Gilroy Roberts sculpted the portrait (his GR monogram is on the truncation of the neck); Frank Gasparro designed the reverse from the Presidential Seal (his FG is near the eagle's tail feathers). 1964 is the only year the Kennedy half was struck in 90% silver for circulation; from 1965 the silver content dropped to 40%.

Condition

Uncirculated, our conservative estimate MS+ (not professionally graded). Bright luster with scattered light contact marks typical of roll coins. The Denver coin has a long thin contact mark above WE TRUST and light surface marks near LIBERTY. See the photos of each coin, obverse and reverse.

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The Bicentennial Dollar

For the Bicentennial the Mint dual-dated the dollar "1776–1976." The reverse, the Liberty Bell over the Moon, was designed by Dennis R. Williams, a 22-year-old art student and the youngest person to that point to design a US coin; Frank Gasparro, who also designed the obverse, modified it. The 40% silver dollars were struck at San Francisco and sold as uncirculated and proof coins. All of the silver pieces have the Type I lettering.

The San Francisco Mint

The San Francisco Mint opened in 1854 for the Gold Rush. In the 1906 earthquake its building survived under Superintendent Frank A. Leach, holding a third of the nation's gold reserves.

The Eisenhower Dollar

On December 31, 1970, minutes before midnight, President Nixon signed the law that created the Eisenhower dollar, took the silver out of the half dollar, and authorized the GSA sale of the Treasury's Carson City silver dollars.

Grade And Authenticity

MS (Mint State) 66 means no wear; within MS 60 to 70, the number rises as marks decrease and luster and strike improve. PCGS was founded by seven dealers in California and opened for business on February 3, 1986, with a guarantee of grading accuracy. The seller also tested the metal through the holder with a calibrated Sigma Metalytics verifier (consistent with silver), inspected the holder for tampering (none found), and confirmed the certification number on the PCGS website.

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The 1970-S Proof Half

In 1970 no half dollars were struck for circulation; this San Francisco proof was one of 2,632,810 struck for proof sets. The Kennedy half was 40% silver clad from 1965 to 1970 and had no silver from 1971, making 1970 the final silver-clad year. The San Francisco Mint opened in 1854 to coin California Gold Rush gold; its current building on Hermann Street, opened in 1937, focuses primarily on proof coins like this one.

The Year 1970

On December 31, 1970, minutes before midnight, President Nixon signed the law that took the silver out of the half dollar, authorized the GSA sale of the Treasury's Carson City silver dollars, and created the Eisenhower dollar. In 1970 a dollar had the buying power of about $8.30 today, so this half dollar's 50 cents was worth about $4.15.

The Kennedy Half Dollar

President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, and when his memorial half dollar went on sale on March 24, 1964, a line a block long formed at the Treasury windows. Gilroy Roberts adapted his Kennedy medal portrait for the front, and Frank Gasparro adapted the presidential seal for the back. Only months before his death, Kennedy declared "Ich bin ein Berliner" in West Berlin, visited his family's ancestral home in Ireland, and went on to Italy.

Grade And Authenticity

A proof is struck specially for collectors, with mirror-like fields, and PR69 is one point below a perfect 70. PCGS, founded in 1986, guarantees its grades. The seller also tested the metal through the holder with a calibrated Sigma Metalytics verifier (consistent with the 40% silver-clad composition), inspected the holder for tampering (none found), confirmed the certification number on the PCGS website, and tapped the NFC chip with an iPhone, which opened the matching PCGS record.

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The 1970-S Proof Half

In 1970 no half dollars were struck for circulation; this San Francisco proof was one of 2,632,810 struck for proof sets. The Kennedy half was 40% silver clad from 1965 to 1970 and had no silver from 1971, making 1970 the final silver-clad year. The San Francisco Mint opened in 1854 to coin California Gold Rush gold; its current building on Hermann Street, opened in 1937, focuses primarily on proof coins like this one.

The Year 1970

On December 31, 1970, minutes before midnight, President Nixon signed the law that took the silver out of the half dollar, authorized the GSA sale of the Treasury's Carson City silver dollars, and created the Eisenhower dollar. In 1970 a dollar had the buying power of about $8.30 today, so this half dollar's 50 cents was worth about $4.15.

The Kennedy Half Dollar

President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, and when his memorial half dollar went on sale on March 24, 1964, a line a block long formed at the Treasury windows. Gilroy Roberts adapted his Kennedy medal portrait for the front, and Frank Gasparro adapted the presidential seal for the back. Only months before his death, Kennedy declared "Ich bin ein Berliner" in West Berlin, visited his family's ancestral home in Ireland, and went on to Italy.

Grade And Authenticity

A proof is struck specially for collectors, with mirror-like fields; "Cameo" means the portrait and lettering are frosted against those fields, and PF69 is one point below a perfect 70. NGC, founded in 1987, is the official grading service of the American Numismatic Association, with offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Munich and London. The seller also tested the metal through the holder with a calibrated Sigma Metalytics verifier (consistent with the 40% silver-clad composition), inspected the holder for tampering (none found), and confirmed the certification number on the NGC website.

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The 1970-S Proof Half

In 1970 no half dollars were struck for circulation; this San Francisco proof was one of 2,632,810 struck for proof sets. The Kennedy half was 40% silver clad from 1965 to 1970 and had no silver from 1971, making 1970 the final silver-clad year. The San Francisco Mint opened in 1854 to coin California Gold Rush gold; its current building on Hermann Street, opened in 1937, focuses primarily on proof coins like this one.

The Year 1970

On December 31, 1970, minutes before midnight, President Nixon signed the law that took the silver out of the half dollar, authorized the GSA sale of the Treasury's Carson City silver dollars, and created the Eisenhower dollar. In 1970 a dollar had the buying power of about $8.30 today, so this half dollar's 50 cents was worth about $4.15.

The Kennedy Half Dollar

President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963, and when his memorial half dollar went on sale on March 24, 1964, a line a block long formed at the Treasury windows. Gilroy Roberts adapted his Kennedy medal portrait for the front, and Frank Gasparro adapted the presidential seal for the back. Only months before his death, Kennedy declared "Ich bin ein Berliner" in West Berlin, visited his family's ancestral home in Ireland, and went on to Italy.

Grade And Authenticity

A proof is struck specially for collectors, with mirror-like fields; "Cameo" means the portrait and lettering are frosted against those fields, and PF69 is one point below a perfect 70. NGC, founded in 1987, is the official grading service of the American Numismatic Association, with offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Munich and London. The seller also tested the metal through the holder with a calibrated Sigma Metalytics verifier (consistent with the 40% silver-clad composition), inspected the holder for tampering (none found), and confirmed the certification number on the NGC website.

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• Holiday postcards from the Golden Age of Postcards, many printed in Germany.
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Historical Context

Congress authorized the Kennedy half dollar in December 1963, weeks after President Kennedy's assassination, and the first coins were released in March 1964. Chief Engraver Gilroy Roberts sculpted the portrait (his GR monogram is on the truncation of the neck); Frank Gasparro designed the reverse from the Presidential Seal (his FG is near the eagle's tail feathers). 1964 is the only year the Kennedy half was struck in 90% silver for circulation; from 1965 the silver content dropped to 40%.

Condition

Uncirculated, our conservative estimate MS+ (not professionally graded). Natural gray toning; scattered light contact marks. See the photos of both coins, obverse and reverse.

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Historical Context

Congress authorized the Kennedy half dollar in December 1963, weeks after President Kennedy's assassination, and the first coins were released in March 1964. Chief Engraver Gilroy Roberts sculpted the portrait (his GR monogram is on the truncation of the neck); Frank Gasparro designed the reverse from the Presidential Seal (his FG is near the eagle's tail feathers). 1964 is the only year the Kennedy half was struck in 90% silver for circulation; from 1965 the silver content dropped to 40%.

Condition

Our conservative estimate AU+ (not professionally graded). One coin has gray-tan toning, a dark spot on the cheek near the jaw and a small rim nick at about 5 o'clock on the reverse. The other has blue-gray toning and a long scratch across the obverse, from the left field through the portrait toward LIBERTY. See the photos of both coins.

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Historical Context

Chief Engraver John R. Sinnock designed the coin (his JRS initials are below the shoulder); it was released in 1948, after his death, and struck until 1963, when the Kennedy half replaced it. The Mint Act of 1792 required an eagle on the half dollar, which is why a small one sits beside the bell.

Condition

Our conservative estimate VF+ (not professionally graded). Even circulation wear on Franklin's cheek and hair; light scratches on the bell; natural gray toning. See the photos.

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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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Historical Context

Iwakura Tomomi (1825-1883) was a Meiji statesman who led the Iwakura Mission to the United States and Europe in 1871-1873.

Condition

[Est. UNC] Looks uncirculated; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

Still legal tender in Japan at face value (on the Bank of Japan list of valid notes), but worth more to collectors.

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Historical Context

Iwakura Tomomi (1825-1883) was a Meiji statesman who led the Iwakura Mission to the United States and Europe in 1871-1873.

Condition

[Est. UNC] Looks uncirculated; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

Still legal tender in Japan at face value (on the Bank of Japan list of valid notes), but worth more to collectors.

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Historical Context

The Eisenhower dollar was struck from 1971 to 1978. 1776-1976 was the Bicentennial: coins struck in 1975 and 1976 carry the dual date 1776-1976 and the Liberty Bell against the Moon. Mintage at Philadelphia: 117,337,000.

Buying Power

In 1976 this dollar had the buying power of about $5.89 today.

Condition

[Est. AU55] Circulated, original and never cleaned. Full rims; LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, the date and ONE DOLLAR are sharp. Light wear on the cheekbone and the hair above the ear; the bell and lettering are sharp. Contact marks and light scratches typical of a large dollar coin that circulated (see the close-ups). Checked for the Type 1 / Type 2 Bicentennial lettering: Type 1. Grade estimated; not professionally graded. Currently still legal tender, but worth more to collectors than face value.

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Historical Context

The Eisenhower dollar was struck from 1971 to 1978. 1776-1976-D was the Bicentennial: coins struck in 1975 and 1976 carry the dual date 1776-1976 and the Liberty Bell against the Moon. Mintage at Denver: 103,228,274.

Buying Power

In 1976 this dollar had the buying power of about $5.89 today.

Condition

[Est. AU50] Circulated, original and never cleaned. Full rims; LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, the date and ONE DOLLAR are sharp. Light wear on the cheekbone and the hair above the ear; the bell and lettering are sharp. Contact marks and light scratches typical of a large dollar coin that circulated (see the close-ups). Checked for the Type 1 / Type 2 Bicentennial lettering: Type 1. Grade estimated; not professionally graded. Currently still legal tender, but worth more to collectors than face value.

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Historical Context

Congress authorized the Kennedy half dollar in December 1963, weeks after President Kennedy's assassination, and the first coins were released in March 1964. Chief Engraver Gilroy Roberts sculpted the portrait (his GR monogram is on the truncation of the neck); Frank Gasparro designed the reverse from the Presidential Seal (his FG is near the eagle's tail feathers). 1964 is the only year the Kennedy half was struck in 90% silver for circulation; from 1965 the silver content dropped to 40%.

Condition

Our conservative estimate AU+ (not professionally graded). Blue-gray toning with spots on both sides; see the photos.

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Historical Context

Congress authorized the Kennedy half dollar in December 1963, weeks after President Kennedy's assassination, and the first coins were released in March 1964. Chief Engraver Gilroy Roberts sculpted the portrait (his GR monogram is on the truncation of the neck); Frank Gasparro designed the reverse from the Presidential Seal (his FG is near the eagle's tail feathers). 1964 is the only year the Kennedy half was struck in 90% silver for circulation; from 1965 the silver content dropped to 40%.

Condition

Our conservative estimate AU+ (not professionally graded). Fine hairlines and contact marks across the obverse face and field, with streaky gray toning; see the photos.

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Historical Context

Wake no Kiyomaro (733-799) was a court official remembered for his loyalty to the throne.

Condition

[Est. VF] Light circulation, with a diagonal crease at the top-left corner (no tear or chips); see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender: not on the Bank of Japan list of notes still valid. Sold as a collectible.

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Historical Context

Wake no Kiyomaro (733-799) was a court official remembered for his loyalty to the throne.

Condition

[Est. VF] Light circulation. "33" written in ink on the back (permanent), and a faint, mostly erased pencil "33"; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender: not on the Bank of Japan list of notes still valid. Sold as a collectible.

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Historical Context

The Eisenhower dollar was struck from 1971 to 1978. 1971-D was the first year of the Eisenhower dollar, two years after Apollo 11. The eagle-on-the-Moon reverse is adapted from the Apollo 11 mission insignia. Mintage at Denver: 68,587,424.

Buying Power

In 1971 this dollar had the buying power of about $8.25 today.

Condition

[Est. AU55] Circulated, original and never cleaned. Full rims; LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, the date and ONE DOLLAR are sharp. Light wear on the cheekbone and the hair above the ear; light wear on the eagle's head and breast feathers. Contact marks and light scratches typical of a large dollar coin that circulated (see the close-ups). Checked for the Friendly Eagle variety: not attributed. Grade estimated; not professionally graded. Currently still legal tender, but worth more to collectors than face value.

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Historical Context

The Eisenhower dollar was struck from 1971 to 1978. 1972 was the year of Apollo 16 and Apollo 17. Apollo 17 in December 1972 was the last crewed Moon landing to date. Mintage at Philadelphia: 75,890,000.

Buying Power

In 1972 this dollar had the buying power of about $7.99 today.

Condition

[Est. AU55] Circulated, original and never cleaned. Full rims; LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, the date and ONE DOLLAR are sharp. Light wear on the cheekbone and the hair above the ear; light wear on the eagle's head and breast feathers. Contact marks and light scratches typical of a large dollar coin that circulated (see the close-ups). Checked for the 1972 Type 2 reverse: islands present, not Type 2. Grade estimated; not professionally graded. Currently still legal tender, but worth more to collectors than face value.

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Historical Context

The Eisenhower dollar was struck from 1971 to 1978. 1972-D was the year of Apollo 16 and Apollo 17. Apollo 17 in December 1972 was the last crewed Moon landing to date. Mintage at Denver: 92,548,511.

Buying Power

In 1972 this dollar had the buying power of about $7.99 today.

Condition

[Est. AU50] Circulated, original and never cleaned. Full rims; LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, the date and ONE DOLLAR are sharp. Light wear on the cheekbone and the hair above the ear; light wear on the eagle's head and breast feathers. Contact marks and light scratches typical of a large dollar coin that circulated (see the close-ups). Checked for listed varieties: none seen. Grade estimated; not professionally graded. Currently still legal tender, but worth more to collectors than face value.

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Historical Context

The Eisenhower dollar was struck from 1971 to 1978. 1974-D was the year Richard Nixon resigned the presidency (August 1974). Mintage at Denver: 45,517,000.

Buying Power

In 1974 this dollar had the buying power of about $6.77 today.

Condition

[Est. AU55] Circulated, original and never cleaned. Full rims; LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, the date and ONE DOLLAR are sharp. Light wear on the cheekbone and the hair above the ear; light wear on the eagle's head and breast feathers. Contact marks and light scratches typical of a large dollar coin that circulated (see the close-ups). Checked for listed varieties: none seen. Grade estimated; not professionally graded. Currently still legal tender, but worth more to collectors than face value.

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Historical Context

The Eisenhower dollar was struck from 1971 to 1978. 1977-D was the year Star Wars opened in theaters (May 1977). Mintage at Denver: 32,983,006.

Buying Power

In 1977 this dollar had the buying power of about $5.53 today.

Condition

[Est. AU58] Circulated, original and never cleaned. Full rims; LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, the date and ONE DOLLAR are sharp. Light wear on the cheekbone and the hair above the ear; light wear on the eagle's head and breast feathers. Contact marks and light scratches typical of a large dollar coin that circulated (see the close-ups). Checked for listed varieties: none seen. Grade estimated; not professionally graded. Currently still legal tender, but worth more to collectors than face value.

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Historical Context

The Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005 honored past presidents on dollar coins in the order they served. The Nixon dollar was the first of the three 2016 releases, the final year of the series, and by then the Mint struck these dollars only for collectors: Philadelphia struck 5,460,000, Denver 4,340,000, and San Francisco only 1,196,582 proofs. Nixon served as Dwight D. Eisenhower's vice president, and on December 31, 1970 he signed the law that created the Eisenhower dollar.

Buying Power

In 2016 this dollar had the buying power of about $1.40 today.

Condition

[Est. PF-67 DCAM] Proof, never handled: the coin was slid from its sleeve onto a card and placed on the scanner without being touched. Frosted portrait, statue and lettering against black mirror fields give strong deep cameo contrast. No doubling seen on either face; the lettered edge was not examined, to avoid handling the coin. Please see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded. Currently still legal tender, but worth more to collectors than face value.

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Historical Context

Itagaki Taisuke (1837-1919) was a Meiji-era statesman and founder of Japan's first political party, the Liberal Party.

Condition

[Est. AU-UNC] Crisp; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

Still legal tender in Japan at face value (on the Bank of Japan list of valid notes), but worth more to collectors.

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Historical Context

Itagaki Taisuke (1837-1919) was a Meiji-era statesman and founder of Japan's first political party, the Liberal Party.

Condition

[Est. VF] Light circulation; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

Still legal tender in Japan at face value (on the Bank of Japan list of valid notes), but worth more to collectors.

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Historical Context

Itagaki Taisuke (1837-1919) was a Meiji-era statesman and founder of Japan's first political party, the Liberal Party.

Condition

[Est. XF] Lightly handled, with foxing and toning spots along the edges on both sides; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

Still legal tender in Japan at face value (on the Bank of Japan list of valid notes), but worth more to collectors.

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Historical Context

Itagaki Taisuke (1837-1919) was a Meiji-era statesman and founder of Japan's first political party, the Liberal Party.

Condition

[Est. VF] Light circulation with light toning; see the photos. Grade estimated; not professionally graded.

Legal Tender

No longer legal tender: withdrawn in 1953. Sold as a collectible.

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