Doogy Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 I have loads of the bicentennial ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogy Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogy Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 I have loads of the bicentennial ones. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syzygy Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 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 I am a big fan of the Kennedy half. I think it is the best of our circulating US coins. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 I really like the Kennedy album. It's very nicely done. His coins are beautiful as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stujoe Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 There is also this slightly odd variety: http://www.ipotad.com/pages/birthmark.html That spot above his head is the 'Birthmark" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogy Posted February 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 I am a big fan of the Kennedy half. I think it is the best of our circulating US coins. 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. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlueke Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 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 We are the same age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanjet Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sisu Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 We are the same age Same here . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sisu Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 ...This guy has a really creative way of showing off his Kennedy collection Link Here. Interesting indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogy Posted February 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 We are the same age cheers!! as a matter of fact, i'll be 34 tomorrow! man i feel old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogy Posted February 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Same here . cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogy Posted February 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 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! ROLLS of silver Kennedys? Man, that can't be cheap, but a good investment in silver to be sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtryka Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doogy Posted February 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 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! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKidCollector Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 I got a Kennedy Dollar from my French teacher who went to America for holidays and got a kick out of it! Stunning Proof! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 cheers!! as a matter of fact, i'll be 34 tomorrow! man i feel old 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!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 50cents Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Coneca Master list - link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 Ah sweet! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted April 13, 2006 Report Share Posted April 13, 2006 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. It's quite fun to do. Been finding waaaaay too many 74's though....popular year I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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