Bicentennial 1776-1976 Kennedy Half, Not Sure What To Do With It, Help

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Woodman43 New Member United States 16 Posts	Posted 07/28/2021 7:36 pm I found this very nice looking Kennedy half that is looks to have good cameo and solid mirroring having a solid gold tone on both sides. Is this good,bad, don"t know what to do with this one. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.. Report this Post to the Staff

Dearborn Moderator United States 96209 Posts	Posted 07/28/2021 8:12 pm Looks like a proof coin, I wonder if it was held in a sub-par album and had gotten toned from the materials it was held in.. I have seen that happen to proof nickels in Whitman albums.. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Edited by Dearborn 07/28/2021 8:12 pm Report this Post to the Staff
HappyHippo Valued Member United States 266 Posts	Posted 07/28/2021 8:15 pm There are a lot of gold plated Kennedy half dollars out there. I suspect it is one of those. The coating looks too even to be from chemical toning. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8751 Posts	Posted 07/28/2021 8:26 pm Quote: There are a lot of gold plated Kennedy half dollars out there. I suspect it is one of those. The coating looks too even to be from chemical toning. I thought the same thing at first but it has the frosted devices and mirrored fields. Can they do that to a plated coin? I wouldn't think so. I think it's just toned too. -makecents- Edited by -makecents- 07/28/2021 8:45 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Woodman43 New Member United States 16 Posts	Posted 07/28/2021 8:27 pm How would you know without destroying the coin? It is a shame if they did plate this S mint Proof.. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8751 Posts	Posted 07/28/2021 8:37 pm Can you get us a full coin shot of the obverse and reverse, cropped? Not at an angle, straight on. -makecents- Edited by -makecents- 07/28/2021 8:38 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Woodman43 New Member United States 16 Posts	Posted 07/28/2021 8:40 pm Will get another set of photos done soon and post them. Report this Post to the Staff
Woodman43 New Member United States 16 Posts	Posted 07/28/2021 9:23 pm Remember the coin is in a capsule. Latest pics as requested. Report this Post to the Staff
Oldfordman Pillar of the Community United States 2869 Posts	Posted 07/28/2021 9:27 pm It is just toned. The cameos show. Report this Post to the Staff
-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8751 Posts	Posted 07/28/2021 9:40 pm I think it's just a nicely toned proof. Let's see what others say. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
G58NoReverse Valued Member United States 106 Posts	Posted 07/28/2021 10:42 pm Ditto,nice one. Barb Report this Post to the Staff
jimbucks Pillar of the Community United States 4692 Posts	Posted 07/28/2021 10:59 pm Spend it? Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188560 Posts	Posted 07/29/2021 08:48 am A nicely toned proof Kennedy half dollar. If toned coins are not your bag, sell or trade it. I would not spend it; there are plenty of people who appreciate them. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Minnimarine Pillar of the Community United States 721 Posts	Posted 07/29/2021 3:06 pm I agree with jbuck. I like toned coins myself, and would keep it and add to my set. Not your to your like then sell. Really nice Kennedy half.. Report this Post to the Staff
Woodman43 New Member United States 16 Posts	Posted 07/31/2021 5:01 pm I do have a series from 71-78 and a few others, I am not really into the toned coins, enjoy. Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 07/31/2021 5:24 pm If you're "not into" toned coins, trade it at your local coin shop. Don't expect much in return, but trade it for something you are "into". Report this Post to the Staff
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