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I recently came across a 1968-D Kennedy half that has the "6" missing - Please see enclosed (sorry best picture I could get). In looing closely at the coin I see no signs of any physical (scraping, etc.) attempts to remove the number. Welcome any thoughts you may have - is this worth sending in for grading/authenticating. Thanks in advance for your help here.  |
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First off,  Second, How do you know it is a '68? Could it be '78, or '88? Are there markers on the coin that points to a '68? Third, It could be a Grease Filled Die, not allowing the digit to form. I'm sure that the experts on this subject will chime in shortly.. |
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to the CCF! It may be that your coin was Struck Through Grease. The 6 on the die was filled with grease and debris from the minting process. It's surprising, but it's not that rare. The more of the design that's missing, the more of a premium price the coin can bring when sold. This is a nice example and should be worth a few dollars to the right buyer. Interesting error! Thanks for posting.  ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! 
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That is cool. I would also like to know how you know it is a 1968. Does the edge look like 40% silver?
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New Member
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I can see some faint remanence of a "6" particularly when compared with other 1968-D's.
Thanks everyone!
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how do I know if the edge is 40% silver?
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Bedrock of the Community
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Much larger pic would help resolve this. to the CCF! |
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Compare the edge color of your half to others with known dates from 1965 to 1970, and those from 1971 onward, with which group does the edge color best resemble?
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. I would like to see a close up of that area. As to weather it is 40% silver, weight and maybe a photo of the edge.You might be able to try the tissue test? John1  |
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A better pic would help to be sure, but it does kinda look like a remnant number 6:  "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
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If you have a mini scale, you can weigh your coin - a clad half (1971 and newer) should weigh approximately 11.34 gms. if 40% silver (Pre 1971), weight will be approximately 11.59 gms.
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to the Community! |
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I have a similar Quarter with a grease filled error/variety, instead of the date missing the ARTER in Quarter is Missing.  "LOVE THE HUNT!"
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08/08/2021 11:08 am
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