Kennedy Half Dollar Question

prooflike

The Redbook lists the '74-D DDO variety, what other neat varieties are out there to look for????

thanks,
Jeff

MadMarty

1964 Proof Accent Hair!

ElectricEye

ursabear

There are also Non-FG varieties, Type 1 and 2 for 1979 and 1981, there are several die marriage combinations.

misterR

88-P with rotated dies found in mint sets.

RJB

You should get Dr. Wiles' book "The Kennedy Half Dollar Book". Their are hundreds of different Kennedy varieties. Many new ones are coming up every week. I just found a new RPM that Dr. Wiles will soon add to the CONECA listings. The RPM is for a 1964-D/D it will be listed as RPM-011 Stage A DMR-30. If you would like to see all of the current listings for Kennedy halves go to the CONECA homepage and look under the variety listings category. These things are addicting and I have had the bug for several years now. BOB

Russ

ElectricEye,

Hey! That's my coin!!!!

Russ, NCNE

AtcBob

I love that Frolicious Coin! Best half ever made!!!!

benloe

There are also the double and triple die obverses on the 1964-D.

wayneme

88-P with rotated dies found in mint sets
what does this look like do you have a link

cladking

<< <i>88-P with rotated dies found in mint sets
what does this look like do you have a link >>



Typically they have a hundred and eighty degree rotation, but
are also found with lesser rotations. It's about every 1 set in
150. I've never seen a gem or near gem of this one.

Cam40

1970 D are found only in mint sets.It may not be a true Key but it is a better date.
1998 SMS matte-finish is pretty big for a Kennedy Half.

cladking

There is a 1965 SMS reported with a rotated reverse, though it must be extremely
scarce. An 89-D/D is reportedly found in mint sets also but is tough. A '70-D DDR
can be found in mint sets. The '74-D DDO is available in mint sets.

There are numerous condition rarities. The 80-D is one which is extremely difficult
to find without scrapes and/or dings. Clean ones are rarely fully struck. '71 is difficult
to find in nice choice condition but the gems aren't especially tough.

misterR

<< <i>88-P with rotated dies found in mint sets
what does this look like do you have a link >>

This site has an image of one. and many others also.Rotated Die Census

misterR

I agree cladking, the 88-Ps that are rotated must have been from one die that was used until it was completely worn out. And the rotation of the dies must have occured late in its' use as all that I have seen/found have been really rough in appearance. I normally look for super nice Kennedys when searching mint sets but when it come to the 88 set I always get a little thrill when flipping over one of those rough 88-Ps and finding a $200 coin that everyone else overlooked because of its' appearance.

melikecoins

I have found a few 71-D and 72-D with the same doubling only not as far offset as the 74-D.
Also found 71-S proofs with the same doubling.
Glen

ClarkOfKent

Don't forget the 96s NH (No Hair)

Endocrinologist

Ken Potter's List of Kennedy Half Dollars varieties for sale is pretty good too

Link

Endo

ElectricEye

Russ,

The frolicious kennedy of yours will always be burned into my psyche...

rd5425

another neat one is the 82 with out the fg initials