1971 Kennedy Half Dollar / KHD Rim Differences

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RJE New Member United States 10 Posts	Posted 11/03/2023 2:20 pm This is my first post, so please be easy on me! I discovered a large coin collection in our house and have been studying them. I am likely mistaken, but this 1971 D Kennedy half dollar seems to have a wider rim on one side than the other. Would that just be from normal wear? I have others that are not like this, but I am not jumping to "off center" conclusions either. Thanks! RJE Report this Post to the Staff

nfine Pillar of the Community United States 3469 Posts	Posted 11/03/2023 2:25 pm It appears that your coin was struck with slightly misaligned dies. Report this Post to the Staff
RJE New Member United States 10 Posts	Posted 11/03/2023 2:29 pm That's what I was wondering... Does that affect the supposed value of a coin at all? Thanks! RJE Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 11/03/2023 2:42 pm RJE, If the reverse is normal, centered your coin is a MAD=misaligned die. Not off enough for a premium. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
RJE New Member United States 10 Posts	Posted 11/03/2023 3:25 pm The reverse is slightly off, but not as much as in the photos above. Thanks for the input! RJE Report this Post to the Staff
Halo1st Pillar of the Community United States 2775 Posts	Posted 11/03/2023 4:03 pm Might check the edge for anything out of the ordinary. Thanks, Doug. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95806 Posts	Posted 11/03/2023 9:21 pm Well we need a full coin image (in one picture) of both sides. But it could be a slight MAD Strike. 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
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74095 Posts	Posted 11/03/2023 10:21 pm Might be a minor Misaligned Die. We'll need full pictures of the obverse and reverse. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 11/04/2023 12:33 am to the CCF and MAD. It has to be far enough off as to effect the devices, before it has a premium. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188311 Posts	Posted 11/04/2023 4:23 pm to the Community! 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
RJE New Member United States 10 Posts	Posted 11/05/2023 2:44 pm Thanks for the warm welcome and information! I will get another photo of the coin and share it as soon as I get a chance! RJE Report this Post to the Staff
silviosi Pillar of the Community Canada 6244 Posts	Posted 11/05/2023 10:28 pm Just a little bit unaligned Die. No dramatic or to be considered off center. Miss aligment do not reflect only in the rims, been also on the design. Your case show me an slight loose Hammer. Look how the letters are MD and the MM. Edited by silviosi 11/05/2023 10:29 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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1971 KHD Rim Differences