1982-P Kennedy Half Dollars

flyguyfl

Is there any value for this coin?

Ron Guth:

A small percentage of 1972-D Half Dollars lack the designer's initials (FG for Frank Gasparro) on the reverse between the eagle's left leg (viewer's right) and the tail. While this appears to be a mistake on the engraver's part, it is more likely that the dies were ground down to remove clashmarks, and in the process, the initials were effaced. Similar "No Initial" Half Dollars occurred on some 1966 and many 1982-P Half Dollars. Credit for the discovery of this variety goes to Kip Nelson, who discovered it after the 1982-P No Initial Half Dollars were discovered by yours truly in 1983.

Breen called this variety "Presently very rare," which remains true today. The finest examples certified by PCGS rate only MS63.

flyguyfl

That is 1982-P Kennedy Half Dollars No FG!

MarkKelley

Not as rare as you might think. I search half dollar boxes weekly and have found several dozen examples of the 1982, as well as numerous 1972-D no FG coins and a smattering of other dates.

WAYNEAS

My FS-901 No FG Kennedys

Wayne

flyguyfl

@MarkKelley said:
Not as rare as you might think. I search half dollar boxes weekly and have found several dozen examples of the 1982, as well as numerous 1972-D no FG coins and a smattering of other dates.

The 72-D No FG is what I seek for financial measures.