1964 Kennedy Half. Looking For A Little Info.

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RuralChaos New Member United States 15 Posts	Posted 03/31/2019 10:56 pm Hey Folks, I'm still a newb here so may ask silly questions. Anywho, I found this 1964 Half in a large collection of coins I inherited. Would like to know why it looks a bit different than the others (color). I'm sure there's a 1000 reasons, but any information at all would be greatly appreciated. have a great week! Report this Post to the Staff

GrapeCollects Pillar of the Community United States 8938 Posts	Posted 03/31/2019 11:11 pm It looks like it was lightly cleaned then toned back over Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/01/2019 05:20 am I think it was a little more than lightly cleaned. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 04/01/2019 06:44 am Quote: I'm sure there's a 1000 reasons Here are five: 1. a difference in environmental exposure 2. a difference in chemical exposure 3. cleaned vs. not cleaned 4. the '64 is silver and you are comparing its color against clad half dollars 5. it's fake "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/01/2019 08:54 am That pretty much sums it up, though I doubt it's a fake. Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 04/01/2019 08:56 am Just a Silver coin that has been cleaned. Report this Post to the Staff
RuralChaos New Member United States 15 Posts	Posted 04/01/2019 11:45 pm Thanks so much for all the replies! The other ones in the photo are also 64's. Great to have an answer to why that one looks different. Report this Post to the Staff
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