1973 JFK Half Dollar

The 1973 Kennedy Half Dollar continues one of the most recognizable series in modern American coinage. First introduced in 1964 to honor President John F. Kennedy, the Kennedy Half Dollar remains a favorite among collectors for its historic significance and timeless design.

The obverse features the portrait of President Kennedy designed by Gilroy Roberts, while the reverse displays the Presidential Seal of the United States by Frank Gasparro. Struck in a durable copper-nickel clad composition, the 1973 issue represents the early years of the post-silver Kennedy Half Dollar series. This example is an excellent addition to any collection of modern U.S. coinage or Kennedy Half Dollars.

Specifications

• Country: United States

• Year: 1973

• Denomination: Half Dollar (50¢)

• Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad

• Weight: 11.34 grams

• Diameter: 30.6 mm

• Obverse Designer: Gilroy Roberts

• Reverse Designer: Frank Gasparro

• Mint: Philadelphia

  
  

Historical Significance

By 1973, the Kennedy Half Dollar had transitioned from a widely circulating coin to one that was increasingly saved by collectors and less commonly seen in everyday commerce. Although no longer struck in silver, these early clad issues document an important period in U.S. coinage as the nation moved away from precious-metal circulating coins. The 1973 Philadelphia issue also has the lowest circulation-strike mintage of the regular Kennedy Half Dollars produced from 1965 through 1976, giving it additional collector interest.

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