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Valued Member
United States
346 Posts |
Hello Again
I know about the 64 90% and the other 40% halves
but heard there was one with 80% silver.
Is this one only in proofs ? certain yr./yrs. ?
Also, is this missing FG (correct initials?) on the rev. a decent premium ?
Thank's again
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The silver clad half dollars of '65-'70 & '76 are 80% silver cladded on billon. The net is 40% and they are usually referred to as 40% halfs or silver clad halfs.
Time don't fly, it bounds and leaps.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Canadian coins were 80% prior to 1968. Is it possible that was where you heard that figure?
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Valued Member
 United States
346 Posts |
Thanks
Cladking explained why I saw the 80%
One final... Question ?
Then are all of the 1776-1976 halves 40 % silver ?
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Valued Member
United States
144 Posts |
No, I think they ('76 40%) were just made for sets. The regular issues were the same spec's as today (you can also get silver proofs today).
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Valued Member
United States
346 Posts |
If by chance they got seperated from the sets
what would be the defining factor/factors in identifying one ? (1976)
Would they not still have the clad edge/reeds ?
Would it be weight or finish ?
Just curious to that possible seperation scenario.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12437 Posts |
The 40% silver bicentennials were minted in San Francisco, the regular business strikes were minted at Philly and Denver.
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Valued Member
United States
346 Posts |
Perfect, thank's
that clears everything up except for ?
now, if I can just get any input on the second part
of my first question I.E: the missing initials on the reverse.
premium or not ?
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Rest in Peace
United States
3730 Posts |
I've seen four with no initials.
Two were gifts to our grandkids, and the other two I bought. I think I paid $5 each.
So, some premium, but not much.
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Valued Member
United States
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Thank's
Not bad. Good as silver
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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The Red Book lists 5 different issues for the Bicentennial set, not counting the type one & two. There were Clad 1976 P-D-S(proof) and 1976-S Silver Business strike W/40% silver clad and 1976-S 40% proof Silver clad. So there are three from the San Francisco Mint in quarters/halves/dollars. One clad/one silver clad and one proof clad. How to tell the difference? The rim on the clad should show copper. 40% Silver clad and the Proof Half you just need a single layer of tissue paper. (TP would work also) Place it over a clad coin and one you suspect contains silver. Compare colors. The silver will appear white through the tissue and the clad will look dark gray. As far as more valuable in tact? The price comparison of Proof sets again individual coins will tell the story. Certain years are worth more complete, others will be worth more split up. Depends on the buyers. |
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