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Half dollar with Kennedy on one side and Franklin on the other Was this a mistake at the mint?
It's a magician's coin made by cutting apart 2 genuine half dollars and joining the heads sides. Coin dies are "keyed" so that 2 heads or 2 tails sides can't be inserted into a press at the same time.
Double-sided coins sell for a couple of bucks at novelty shops. Coin collectors aren't interested in them, but the original coins' silver content may make your piece worth at least a few dollars for its metal.
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What is the vlaue of an 1776 us half dollar?
The other part of the date is 1976. This is a bicentennial Kennedy half dollar and it's only face value.
Who has been on the fifty cent piece?
The fifty-cent piece, also known as the half dollar, has featured several designs, but the most recognized is the Kennedy half dollar, which honors President John F. Kennedy. This design was introduced in 1964 following his assassination. Prior to that, the Walking Liberty design by Adolph A. Weinman was used from 1916 to 1947. Other designs have featured figures like Benjamin Franklin and the U.S. Mint's seal.
Who is on the US coin currency?
U.S. coin currency features several notable figures. The penny showcases Abraham Lincoln, while the nickel honors Thomas Jefferson. The dime features Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the quarter depicts George Washington. Other coins, like the half dollar and dollar coins, feature figures such as John F. Kennedy and Susan B. Anthony, respectively.
When was the Last silver half dollar made?
Not counting commemoratives and other coins minted for sale to collectors, the last half dollar minted in solid 90% silver was the 1964 Kennedy Half. 1965 through 1970 Kennedy halves have a copper core and 80% silver outer layers for a net silver weight of 40%.
What is the silver content of a Franklin half dollar?
Franklin half dollars (which were minted between 1948 and 1963) weigh 12.5 grams and are 90% silver (the other 10% is copper) - they thus have an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.3617 troy ounces of silver. Walking Liberty half dollars (minted 1916 through 1947) and Barber half dollars (minted 1892 through 1915) have the same compositions, as do the 1964 Kennedy half dollars.
What presidents are on the half dollar coins?
The half dollar coins feature President John F. Kennedy on the obverse side, which was first issued in 1964 following his assassination. Prior to Kennedy, the half dollar featured Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1948 to 1963 and was also known for the Walking Liberty design used from 1916 to 1947. Other presidents have appeared on various commemorative half dollar coins, but Kennedy is the primary figure on the regular circulating half dollar.
How many grams of silver in a Franklin dollar?
There is no such coin as a Franklin dollar. If you're referring to a Franklin HALF dollar, it weighs about 12.5 grams in new condition, and 90% of that is silver. The other 10% is copper.
What is the vlaue of an 1776 us half dollar?
The other part of the date is 1976. This is a bicentennial Kennedy half dollar and it's only face value.
Who has been on the fifty cent piece?
The fifty-cent piece, also known as the half dollar, has featured several designs, but the most recognized is the Kennedy half dollar, which honors President John F. Kennedy. This design was introduced in 1964 following his assassination. Prior to that, the Walking Liberty design by Adolph A. Weinman was used from 1916 to 1947. Other designs have featured figures like Benjamin Franklin and the U.S. Mint's seal.
What other metal was used besides silver in the 1966 Kennedy Half Dollar?
60% copper and 40% silver.
Who is on the US coin currency?
U.S. coin currency features several notable figures. The penny showcases Abraham Lincoln, while the nickel honors Thomas Jefferson. The dime features Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the quarter depicts George Washington. Other coins, like the half dollar and dollar coins, feature figures such as John F. Kennedy and Susan B. Anthony, respectively.
How much are half dollars worth 1776?
The other part of the date is 1976. This is a bicentennial Kennedy half dollar and it's only face value.
Name two Americans to appear on US coins who were not presidents?
On current bills: > $10 bills have a picture of Alexander Hamilton, the first Secretary of the Treasury. > $100 bills have a picture of statesman, inventor, and Founding Father Benjamin Franklin. In the past, many other people who weren't presidents appeared on US paper money.
When was the Last silver half dollar made?
Not counting commemoratives and other coins minted for sale to collectors, the last half dollar minted in solid 90% silver was the 1964 Kennedy Half. 1965 through 1970 Kennedy halves have a copper core and 80% silver outer layers for a net silver weight of 40%.
What is the silver content of a Franklin half dollar?
Franklin half dollars (which were minted between 1948 and 1963) weigh 12.5 grams and are 90% silver (the other 10% is copper) - they thus have an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.3617 troy ounces of silver. Walking Liberty half dollars (minted 1916 through 1947) and Barber half dollars (minted 1892 through 1915) have the same compositions, as do the 1964 Kennedy half dollars.
What is on the other side of a one hundred dollar bill?
The back side of the $100 bill pictures Independence Hall in Philadelphia. (Benjamin Franklin is shown in the front.)
Whose picture is on US money?
Penny - Abraham Lincoln Nickel - Thomas Jefferson (before him, the nickel showed an Indian's image) Dime - Franklin Delano Roosevelt Quarter - George Washington Half-dollar coin - Benjamin Franklin (1948-1963), John F. Kennedy (1964 onwards) Some coins include other images, such as those of Lady Liberty, Mercury, Peace, Buffalo, John Adams, John Kennedy, multiple indians, and Sacegewea.
