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Hi All, I got a bunch of half door rolls and am about to start sorting them. Does anyone have suggestions on best way to get started (i.e. organizing them by date then searching the dates, or using a list of key dates and pulling them aside to be checked after)? I've never coin roll hunted before and I'm sure there are techniques to make it go smoothly. Also, I've found a lot of detailed lists for pennys and other coins, but I can't find a comprehensive list for half dollar key dates AND varieties. I'm looking for a list of possibly the top 50 or 100 half dollars to look for, does such a thing exist for half dollars like the lists I've found for pennys? Thanks as always!!!
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When searching for valuable half dollar errors, focus on Kennedy half dollars with variations like "doubled die" errors on the obverse or reverse, "off-centered" strikes where the design is not centered on the planchet, "restruck" coins with additional strikes on top of the original design, "clipped" coins with missing edges, and specific varieties like the "heavily accented hair" on 1964 Proof Kennedy half dollars, which have more pronounced lines in Kennedy's hair; always check for mintmarks and condition for maximum value.
Key points to remember when looking for half dollar errors:
Mint Mark Variations:
Doubled Die Errors:
Look for doubled lettering or design elements on the coin, indicating the die was struck twice.
Off-Centered Errors:
If the design is significantly off-centered on the planchet, the coin could be valuable.
Repunched Date or Mint Mark:
Check if any digits or letters of the date or mint mark appear to be struck over another, creating a double impression.
Clipped Errors:
Look for coins with missing edges, indicating a portion of the planchet was not struck properly.
2021-P JFK Half Dollar Missing Clad Layer Error. ...
2021-P Kennedy half dollar Rotated Reverse Error. ...
2021-P Kennedy half dollar Doubled Die Obverse Error. ...
2021-D Half Dollar Die Chip Error. ...
2021-P Kennedy half dollar T Touching Rim and Ring Inside Rim.



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I can't help you regarding error coins. But you can easily identify half dollars that contain silver by peeling off the wrapper and examining the coin edges. Cupro-nickel coins will exhibit a red line on the edge (that's the copper showing through). Coins that contain 90% silver (including 1964 Kennedy half dollars) have a solid silver edge (which might be worn down in very old Walking Liberty half dollars). Kennedy half dollars that contain 40% silver (which were minted from 1965-1970) have a different edge -- they are half silver and half dark grey. It takes a while to become familiar with them, so it always is a good idea to quickly check the dates and look for a coin minted before 1971. In addition, 40% silver half dollars have a luster that is different than coins made from cupro-nickel.

Finally, it is possible to find "impaired" proof coins in rolls. They have a thicker edge than regular coins -- and a distinct mirror-surface. In addition, the raised features commonly have a frosted appearance.

Good luck CRH. Don't get discouraged if it takes you time to find interesting coins. Also, establish a good rapport with bank tellers who sometimes have loose silver coins in their trays, or who will help you order half-dollar boxes.
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What I do is start here:

https://www.ngccoin.com/variety-plu...date/?page=1

You will find the major varieties that the TPG's recognize; however, this is NGC, and there are some that PCGS doesn't recognize. But at the least, you can quickly know what to look for.

If I want a broad list of even more such as Doubled Dies, RPM's, Transitionals, etc., I go to: https://doubleddie.com/1801.html I also use: http://varietyvista.com/ as the layout is a bit easier.
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