1965 Kenndy Half Dollar Real Or Fake?

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Grushna Valued Member United States 129 Posts	Posted 10/16/2021 2:45 pm So I got this 1965 Kennedy half dollar I don't see any copper on the side of it and it's also shinier than the others but I know that the mint stop making 90% silver on the business strike coins after 64 It can be fake. and it only weighs 11.5 like if it's only 40% silver. can you guys give me some insight thank you CCF Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/16/2021 2:48 pm That is a 40% silver coin,that is why you do not see copper on the edge. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 10/16/2021 2:54 pm There is usually just a slight hint of color: But that is a normal one. Report this Post to the Staff
Grushna Valued Member United States 129 Posts	Posted 10/16/2021 2:56 pm Oh okau so the ones that dont have copper on them between 65-71 are silver thanks john I thought all the half dollars between 65 -72 were silver Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/16/2021 3:23 pm 1965-66-67-68-69-70 are 40% silver. Sometimes, but not always you might see a little copper layer on the 40% silver halves. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 10/16/2021 7:28 pm Looks way too good to be a fake. This looks to be the real deal. Report this Post to the Staff
NumisEd Pillar of the Community United States 5184 Posts	Posted 10/16/2021 8:59 pm Is that a die crack above the date, or just damage? Report this Post to the Staff
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