1971-D Kennedy Half Dollar-Help Needed-Very Weird Surface

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Aref Valued Member United Arab Emirates 204 Posts	Posted 06/16/2023 06:45 am I just came across this coin and I have no idea what has happened to it. To my eyes, it doesn't look like PMD, but at the same time I have no explanation as to why it looks like this. I would appreciate it if anyone could explain what's going on. Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34395 Posts	Posted 06/16/2023 07:00 am Looks to me like this coin was struck from a very tired die. "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
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 06/16/2023 07:06 am Report this Post to the Staff
Aref Valued Member United Arab Emirates 204 Posts	Posted 06/16/2023 07:42 am Does that add any premium to the coin or just a spender? Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19118 Posts	Posted 06/16/2023 07:58 am Nice photos. Yes, very late die state. little to no premium. I'd keep it as a fun curiosity--nice example. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 06/16/2023 08:36 am lots of die wear noted on the fields here, no, sorry - still worth 50 cants. 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 Report this Post to the Staff
kurdlezuit Pillar of the Community United States 1034 Posts	Posted 06/16/2023 09:27 am This one's actually kinda has an eye appeal to it. From the standpoint of, this is what Kennedy would have looked like in his old age. Probably in his 80's. L But other than that. Very tired die. VLDS. Edited by kurdlezuit 06/16/2023 09:28 am Report this Post to the Staff
oddguy Pillar of the Community United States 4135 Posts	Posted 06/16/2023 09:35 am I like it for what it looks like, I would keep it. Maybe no value but it is a great example and in great condition for showing. Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6460 Posts	Posted 06/16/2023 10:44 am Radial flow lines from Die Deterioration. It does look cool, though. A weathered aesthetic combined with the clean metal. I'd personally keep it. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 06/16/2023 11:06 am To me, the appearance detracts from the eye appeal. Report this Post to the Staff
Aref Valued Member United Arab Emirates 204 Posts	Posted 06/16/2023 11:18 am I still haven't bought it. They're asking for $6.5 I love the coin for 50 cents but not for 6 dollars and 50 cents. Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6460 Posts	Posted 06/16/2023 12:30 pm Oh. It's cool, but it's not six bucks cool. Report this Post to the Staff
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