Doug
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As a kid, I always got a kick out of getting the Kennedy halves in pocket change, especially when a relative told me that the '64 ones had 90% silver in them. As an adult, I can appreciate the artistic beauty of this coin; from the bust of JFK to the wonderfully symmetric eagle on the reverse, this is one cool coin!
Doug
Doug
I have loads of the bicentennial ones. 
also guys, what does the term 'double die obverse' mean in this proof '64? Also, the seller states that this error would make this coin scarce, as the Mint tends to be anal about their proof coins leaving the facility; true?
thanks!
Doug
http://images.andale.com/f2/113/101/498885...dbl_die_obv.JPG
thanks!
Doug
http://images.andale.com/f2/113/101/498885...dbl_die_obv.JPG
QUOTE(Tiffibunny @ Jan 31 2006, 04:19 PM)
I have loads of the bicentennial ones.
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those I remember too.....I was four years old in '76, and my grandfather used to give me the Kennedy Bi-Cen halves he would get in his change; pretty cool!
Doug
QUOTE(Doogy @ Jan 31 2006, 07:19 PM)
also guys, what does the term 'double die obverse' mean in this proof '64? Also, the seller states that this error would make this coin scarce, as the Mint tends to be anal about their proof coins leaving the facility; true?
thanks!
Doug
thanks!
Doug
I am a big fan of the Kennedy half. I think it is the best of our circulating US coins.
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As far as the coin you linked to - you can get a whole lot of information on doubled die with some searching. For example, a doubled die is explained Here. But not all doubling is hub doubling - a little about that is Here.
Looks like the coin is in an ANACS slab, which is good for authenticity, in my opinion. But the doubling on a doubled die is not always as obvious as with the famous doubled die 1955 cent.
For example, I have this one.
As you can see the doubling on my coin is very subtle (and looks similar to MDD - which is what I would have thought if it were not in an ANACS slab).
BTW, have you looked into the accented hair Kennedy? An interesting variety (that I do not have yet) - Link Here.
There is also a 1998 Matte finish that is superb, and pricey.
This guy has a really creative way of showing off his Kennedy collection
Link Here.
I really like the Kennedy album. It's very nicely done. His coins are beautiful as well.
There is also this slightly odd variety:
http://www.ipotad.com/pages/birthmark.html
That spot above his head is the 'Birthmark"
http://www.ipotad.com/pages/birthmark.html
That spot above his head is the 'Birthmark"
QUOTE(syzygy @ Jan 31 2006, 04:54 PM)
I am a big fan of the Kennedy half. I think it is the best of our circulating US coins.
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As far as the coin you linked to - you can get a whole lot of information on doubled die with some searching. For example, a doubled die is explained Here. But not all doubling is hub doubling - a little about that is Here.
Looks like the coin is in an ANACS slab, which is good for authenticity, in my opinion. But the doubling on a doubled die is not always as obvious as with the famous doubled die 1955 cent.
For example, I have this one.
As you can see the doubling on my coin is very subtle (and looks similar to MDD - which is what I would have thought if it were not in an ANACS slab).
BTW, have you looked into the accented hair Kennedy? An interesting variety (that I do not have yet) - Link Here.
There is also a 1998 Matte finish that is superb, and pricey.
This guy has a really creative way of showing off his Kennedy collection Link Here.
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As far as the coin you linked to - you can get a whole lot of information on doubled die with some searching. For example, a doubled die is explained Here. But not all doubling is hub doubling - a little about that is Here.
Looks like the coin is in an ANACS slab, which is good for authenticity, in my opinion. But the doubling on a doubled die is not always as obvious as with the famous doubled die 1955 cent.
For example, I have this one.
As you can see the doubling on my coin is very subtle (and looks similar to MDD - which is what I would have thought if it were not in an ANACS slab).
BTW, have you looked into the accented hair Kennedy? An interesting variety (that I do not have yet) - Link Here.
There is also a 1998 Matte finish that is superb, and pricey.
This guy has a really creative way of showing off his Kennedy collection
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thanks so much for your thoughtful and very informative reply. i learned quite a bit from your post, and from the helpful links. I appreciate the time and input!
Doug
QUOTE(Doogy @ Jan 31 2006, 06:20 PM)
those I remember too.....I was four years old in '76, and my grandfather used to give me the Kennedy Bi-Cen halves he would get in his change; pretty cool!
Doug
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Doug
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We are the same age
I love the Kennedys. I have many of them in proof and mint sets, and I have purchased rolls of the 1964 mints and proofs. I have not started a Dansco yet, but one of these days . . . . after I finish some of the other albums!
QUOTE(jlueke @ Feb 1 2006, 06:35 AM)
We are the same age
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Same here
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QUOTE(syzygy @ Feb 1 2006, 02:54 AM)
...This guy has a really creative way of showing off his Kennedy collection Link Here.
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Interesting indeed!
QUOTE(jlueke @ Jan 31 2006, 08:35 PM)
We are the same age
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cheers!! as a matter of fact, i'll be 34 tomorrow! man i feel old
QUOTE(Sir Sisu @ Jan 31 2006, 09:10 PM)
Same here .
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cool!
QUOTE(joanjet @ Jan 31 2006, 08:38 PM)
I love the Kennedys. I have many of them in proof and mint sets, and I have purchased rolls of the 1964 mints and proofs. I have not started a Dansco yet, but one of these days . . . . after I finish some of the other albums!
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ROLLS of silver Kennedys? Man, that can't be cheap, but a good investment in silver to be sure!
Happy Birthday Doogy! Though I'm sure there's probably another thread about that somewhere.
I like Kennedy halves, or course I like halves period! I do spend them pretty regularly (I'm a Cub fan, so I usually go for the underdog, and this denomination is definitely an underdog!).
I have lots of silver ones I've saved over the years, some purchased, some right out of circulation. I am a couple years older than you guys, so I remember the bicentennial, and my memories were more of the Ike dollars, as those were the biggest coins, especially in 6-year-old hands.
I have a complete set of Kennedys, all from circulation, except for the 1970-D and the later ones after 2001. I don't have too many of the proof, just one's I've found in circulation or in proof sets. The matte finish issue of 1998 is an extremely cool coin, I bought one when they came out, and then forgot about it until I was clearing out my safe deposit box by my parents house and found the set, along with an unc Community Service Dollar. See, when you get as old as me you start forgetting what you even own!
I like Kennedy halves, or course I like halves period! I do spend them pretty regularly (I'm a Cub fan, so I usually go for the underdog, and this denomination is definitely an underdog!).
I have lots of silver ones I've saved over the years, some purchased, some right out of circulation. I am a couple years older than you guys, so I remember the bicentennial, and my memories were more of the Ike dollars, as those were the biggest coins, especially in 6-year-old hands.
I have a complete set of Kennedys, all from circulation, except for the 1970-D and the later ones after 2001. I don't have too many of the proof, just one's I've found in circulation or in proof sets. The matte finish issue of 1998 is an extremely cool coin, I bought one when they came out, and then forgot about it until I was clearing out my safe deposit box by my parents house and found the set, along with an unc Community Service Dollar. See, when you get as old as me you start forgetting what you even own!
QUOTE(jtryka @ Feb 1 2006, 06:22 AM)
Happy Birthday Doogy! Though I'm sure there's probably another thread about that somewhere.
I like Kennedy halves, or course I like halves period! I do spend them pretty regularly (I'm a Cub fan, so I usually go for the underdog, and this denomination is definitely an underdog!).
I have lots of silver ones I've saved over the years, some purchased, some right out of circulation. I am a couple years older than you guys, so I remember the bicentennial, and my memories were more of the Ike dollars, as those were the biggest coins, especially in 6-year-old hands.
I have a complete set of Kennedys, all from circulation, except for the 1970-D and the later ones after 2001. I don't have too many of the proof, just one's I've found in circulation or in proof sets. The matte finish issue of 1998 is an extremely cool coin, I bought one when they came out, and then forgot about it until I was clearing out my safe deposit box by my parents house and found the set, along with an unc Community Service Dollar. See, when you get as old as me you start forgetting what you even own!
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I like Kennedy halves, or course I like halves period! I do spend them pretty regularly (I'm a Cub fan, so I usually go for the underdog, and this denomination is definitely an underdog!).
I have lots of silver ones I've saved over the years, some purchased, some right out of circulation. I am a couple years older than you guys, so I remember the bicentennial, and my memories were more of the Ike dollars, as those were the biggest coins, especially in 6-year-old hands.
I have a complete set of Kennedys, all from circulation, except for the 1970-D and the later ones after 2001. I don't have too many of the proof, just one's I've found in circulation or in proof sets. The matte finish issue of 1998 is an extremely cool coin, I bought one when they came out, and then forgot about it until I was clearing out my safe deposit box by my parents house and found the set, along with an unc Community Service Dollar. See, when you get as old as me you start forgetting what you even own!
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thanks, i'm trying to wrap up a business meeting and take the rest of the day off; we'll see how that works.
i'll have to check out the matte finish '98, that sounds intriguing! thanks for the input!
Doug
I got a Kennedy Dollar from my French teacher who went to America for holidays and got a kick out of it!
Stunning Proof!
Stunning Proof!
QUOTE(Doogy @ Jan 31 2006, 09:22 PM)
cheers!! as a matter of fact, i'll be 34 tomorrow! man i feel old
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Happy Birthday. (Give me a break about the old stuff. I've got 21 years on you. I'm still looking forward to retiring before I feel old. Don't give up so soon, you just discovered coins!)
I love the Kennedy design until they flattened it out in the 90's.
Before it actually looked like Kennedy but not it looks too cartoonish.
Before it actually looked like Kennedy but not it looks too cartoonish.
Bump an old topic.
Been looking through about $50 worth of halfs (found 6 1976), checking for double dies, cuds, etc. Does anyone have a decent list of errors and such to check for in each year?
Been looking through about $50 worth of halfs (found 6 1976
), checking for double dies, cuds, etc. Does anyone have a decent list of errors and such to check for in each year?
Ah sweet! Thank you.
I used to search Kennedy half rolls all of the time but haven't in quite some time. Next trip to the bank it's Kennedy half time -- some Jeffersons too.
QUOTE(Art @ Apr 12 2006, 06:49 PM)
I used to search Kennedy half rolls all of the time but haven't in quite some time. Next trip to the bank it's Kennedy half time -- some Jeffersons too.
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It's quite fun to do. Been finding waaaaay too many 74's though....popular year I guess.
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