1986S Kennedy Half Dollar
Matt97932
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Does all the 86's have FC instead of FG for the designers initials or did I find something?
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Matt97932
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Certainly looks like a "C". Strange that it showed up on a Cameo Proof, so it cannot be the strike causing it.
I personally don't know if it has any extra value, though.
Pete
Did you look at a lot of pictures before asking? The initials on the two I viewed, looked like yours.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Normal Proof example.
Was it just on the 1980's proofs. My 1990's have FG
Looking it up in the Mega Red Book Vol. 6 which features halves, it mentions a variety in 1982 where the designers initials FG are missing. On all the rest the initials should always be FG, not sure what blocked the curl on the G to turn it into a C.
Good observation on this Halve. From 20 I have, all has same characteristics of the G. I want to mention that are different levels, as more just C and others trough G but I didn't find no one with really G. Here a photo of the most close with your coin. Seem all has same and I presume come from the working hub. Here an example:
NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT.
FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL.
THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.
MARK TWAIN
My 1987S is the same way. Looks just like a c. But my 1992S has the G.
Maybe those are designed by his brother Frank Casparro.
Seems like a common anomaly from the comments so far. I will check mine later. Cheers, RickO