JFK Accent Hair

SemperFI

Hey all, For the life of me, I cannot figure out if this 1964 PR is an accent hair or not. The hair looks the same as the photo grade image for accent hair but the coin doesn’t have the other die attributes that go along with an accent hair. Or is this just a really well minted non accent JFK? See attached photos.

The_Dinosaur_Man

Most likely not, your best bet is to check the lower left serif of the "I" of LIBERTY. If the serif is prominent, then the coin is not the Accented Hair variety. If the serif is weak or missing, then the coin is of the Accented Hair variety.

bsshog40

Would be nice to have a full coin photo to see other characteristics for the variety.

SemperFI

Yes, I had compared the serif die markers which mine does not have. That is what is confusing me the most. The hair on my coin appears to be the same as the accent hair but has full serif.

FlyingAl

No. The Accented Hair coins have hairlines that are incuse in the center of the hair.

All normal pieces have raised hairlines, which you can see here.

SemperFI

@FlyingAl said:
No. The Accented Hair coins have hairlines that are incuse in the center of the hair.

All normal pieces have raised hairlines, which you can see here.

Ok, thanks for the second opinion. Much appreciated. My coin is a PCGS PR68CAM. Would have been nice for it to have the accent hair but it’s still a nice coin nonetheless. I found it in a proof set years ago and was going through my hoard.

telephoto1

PCGS would have noted the Accented Hair on the label. I believe that's a variety you don't have to pay an extra fee to have mentioned thereon.

joeykoins

From those photos. It almost appears Cameo?

If, attempting to determine by his hair.
That "wishbone" effect is the key.

Sorry, your's, is not.

ricko

Not an accented hair coin.... Have looked at many, and have quite a few. Now I can tell at a glance.... Cheers, RickO

BuffaloIronTail

After the fact, but still something to look at for those that are unsure:

Pete

ChrisH821

Also this