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I don't really collect Kennedy half dollars, but I inherited a bunch (1964-1970) from my father. I realize they're only worth their value in silver (more for the '64 than the later years), but I'm just curious what a coin like this would grade. Thanks.   |
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Has what looks like a huge thumb print imbedded into the silver from his ear to the edge (why we wear cotton gloves) and the surface looks funny like it was dipped. Sorry, I can't even guess.
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I realize they're only worth their value in silver For the most part. Don't forget to check for the better ones. For example 1970 D is worth more than melt. There are also sone varieties to look for Doubled dies, missing FG... |
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I'm gonna say AU Details Cleaned (wiped).  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Has what looks like a huge thumb print imbedded into the silver from his ear to the edge (why we wear cotton gloves) and the surface looks funny like it was dipped. Sorry, I can't even guess. I always use gloves when handling coins. The print has obviously been there for years. I can tell by looking through my father's collection that he probably didn't realize what he was buying most of the time and didn't handle the coins properly either. A lot of the coins were stored improperly, some look to have been cleaned, others have prints on them, etc. Quote:
For the most part. Don't forget to check for the better ones. For example 1970 D is worth more than melt. There are also sone varieties to look for Doubled dies, missing FG... Thanks BigSilver. As I said, I'm not as knowledgeable about Kennedy halves since I don't collect them. I appreciate the insight. Quote:
I'm gonna say AU Details Cleaned (wiped). I wouldn't doubt it being cleaned, Spruett. Edited by 40Proof
07/13/2018 08:28 am
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I always use gloves when handling coins. The print has obviously been there for years. I can tell by looking through my father's collection that he probably didn't realize what he was buying most of the time and didn't handle the coins properly either. A lot of the coins were stored improperly, some look to have been cleaned, others have prints on them, etc. Don't feel bad, after my dad passed we were cleaning out his clothes and found about 30 Kennedys and 10 Ikes Duct Taped to the bottom of his dresser drawer. I don't know if he was worried about a burglary or what... Had to soak them in acetone for 3 days to get all the glue off, and underneath they were below average coins... |
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AU. Our 19 y/o has been CRH 50c all summer, so when he finds any '64, esp looking like that, we do high fives! :)
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Definitely high five worthy, two_tone!  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Posted 07/12/2018 10:43 pm
