1970 D Kennedy

dlimb2

Does anyone have one that is proof like?

Russ

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Russ, NCNE

DHeath

Here's the pic.

Myqqy

I saw Braddick auctioning off a prooflike 1970 D kennedy a few weeks back I think....

cladking

They aren't extremely tough in PL though most aren't as dramatic as the pictured coin.

emzee

I had one formerly in an ANACS ms65PL holder -- cracked it and submitted it to PCGS several years ago as it looked more like an ms66 to me -- now in a PCGS ms64 holder. Has light cameo contrast on both sides, less than coin above.
Michael

dlimb2

Has anyone had them graded and what did they grade...I have one but it is not cameoed...though it is proof like with the shiney surfaces...how do they grade on PCGS scale?

lsica

Neat. Very neat

DHeath

Dlimb,

They are a result of over-zealous die polishing. The Kennedys from abraded dies rarely grade higher than MS65 (occasionally) MS66. I've submitted several to NGC and PCGS, and 5 is the best I've done so far. The coin I posted in this thread is going in this week, and the scratches on the cheek will likely hold it to MS64, but who cares. It's a keeper for me, because the cameo effect is as strong in hand as it is in the pics. When I was getting the order ready, I mistook it for a proof in the flip.

dlimb2

DHeath, I would think in proof like condition they are pretty rare...I have never seen another other than mine...course I don't hunt for coins much but I would think they would grade higher than most UNCS....Hope you get that 66!

braddick

<< <i>I saw Braddick auctioning off a prooflike 1970 D kennedy a few weeks back I think.... >>

Very cool coin. I thought it would go for a bit more.

Russ

<< <i>I would think in proof like condition they are pretty rare...I have never seen another other than mine >>



For 1970, prooflike examples aren't rare. It's the best year for finding them. Although, finding them like the one Don posted is rare.

Russ, NCNE

cladking

<< <i>

For 1970, prooflike examples aren't rare. It's the best year for finding them. Although, finding them like the one Don posted is rare.

Russ, NCNE >>




Sounds about right. Other than, perhaps, an '80-D nickel (or many of the zincolns) it is probably
the most common modern in PL. About 2% of the original mintage was PL so with attrition and loss
to due to enviromental damage there are probably about "15,000" of these in existence. Actually
finding specimens is tougher than this number suggests since many are tied u[p in collections and
there aren't any hordes.