![]() ![]() įrank Gasparro's obverse (top) and reverse (bottom) of the 1962 President John F. It was also suggested that a full or half figure of the president be used instead of the profile, but Roberts noted that there was not enough time to produce an entirely new design because of the project's time constraints, and also that he believed the left profile would give a more attractive appearance. Kennedy viewed the designs favorably, but suggested that the hair be altered slightly. After the Mint produced trial strikes, Jacqueline and Robert F. Roberts had met with Kennedy in person to show him early models of the design although the President expressed no opinion regarding the depiction, Roberts decided to make some changes after meeting him. Both Roberts' and Gasparro's designs had been approved by Kennedy. In the interest of time (the striking of the new coin was to begin in January 1964), Roberts modified the existing bust of Kennedy he had created for use on the Kennedy medal in the Mint's Presidential series, while Frank Gasparro began modifications to the reverse he had created for the same medal. Kennedy's reasoning was that she did not want to replace George Washington on the quarter. Adams called Roberts again on November 27 and authorized the project, stating that the late president's widow, Jacqueline Kennedy preferred that he be depicted on the half dollar, replacing the previous design of Benjamin Franklin. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, Mint Director Eva Adams called Chief Engraver Gilroy Roberts, informing him that serious consideration was already being given to depicting Kennedy on one of the larger silver coins: either the silver dollar, half dollar, or quarter dollar. Within hours of the assassination of John F. Kennedy Presidential series medal served as the basis for the designs of the Kennedy half dollar. Gilroy Roberts' obverse (top) and Frank Gasparro's reverse (bottom) of the John F. In 2021, Kennedy half dollars resumed production for general circulation. Production of Kennedy half dollars for general circulation ended in 2001, and from 2002 to 2020, Kennedy half dollars were struck to satisfy the demand from collectors, sold at a premium through the Mint. In 2014, a special 50th anniversary edition of the Kennedy half dollar was also struck in 99.99% gold.Įven though ample supplies of circulating half dollars are readily available from most banks, their circulation is still limited. ![]() In addition to business strikes, special collector coins were struck for the Bicentennial in silver clad silver proof sets in which the dime, quarter and half dollar were struck in 90% silver were first minted in 1992. A special design for the reverse of the half dollar was issued for the United States Bicentennial and was struck in 19. In 1971, silver was eliminated entirely from the coins and production increased, but the half dollar still saw only a minor increase in usage. Starting with 1965-dated pieces, the percentage of fine silver was reduced from 90% to 40% (silver clad), but even with this change the coin saw little circulation. Continued rises in the price of silver increased the hoarding-many early Kennedy half dollars have been melted for their silver content. Although the Mint greatly increased production, the denomination was seldom seen in circulation. The silver coins were hoarded upon their release in March 1964 by collectors and those interested in a memento of the late president. Use of existing works by Mint sculptors Gilroy Roberts and Frank Gasparro allowed dies to be prepared quickly, and striking of the new coins began in January 1964. Kennedy, it was authorized by Congress just over a month after his death. Intended as a memorial to the assassinated 35th president of the United States John F. The Kennedy half dollar, first minted in 1964, is a fifty-cent coin issued by the United States Mint. Mint mark omitted on all coins from 1965 to 1967 and on Philadelphia Mint issues before 1980. Mint mark located beneath where the eagle's claws grasp the olive branch on reverse for 1964 coins and for 1964-2014-W gold issue above the date on the obverse for all other issues. "W" mint mark only on 2014 commemorative issue. Silver proofs since 2019: 99.9% fine, 0.37 troy oz Outer layer of 75% copper, 25% nickel clad to pure copper core.ġ965–1970: outer layer of 80% silver, 20% copper clad to core of 79% copper, 21% silver totaling 60% copper, 40% silver.Ģ014 commemorative version: 0.999 fine gold, 0.75 troy oz ![]()
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