It looks basically the same as a regular 1950 half, but extra fine detail and a more shiny luster.
It doesn't look like anything, because there's no such thing. Kennedy wasn't featured on the half dollar until 1964. In 1950, Kennedy was still a Congressman, and Benjamin Franklin was on the half.
With the exception of 1964, all Proof Kennedy half dollars will have a "S" mintmark. They also have a mirror like finish on them.
a half dollar looks like a dollar cut in half
The easy thing to do is type in 1961 doubled-die proof Franklin into your search box and click on images.
The First Commemorative Mint is a known supplier of altered coins of this type. The coin is a genuine Kennedy Half Dollar that was struck by the U.S. Mint. A technological enhancement gives the background a distinctive frosted appearance and the high relief images have a mirrored Proof-like appearance.
There were four different versions minted. A non-proof basketball, a proof basketball, a proof baseball, and a non-proof baseball. None of them are considered rare.Here is a table with the values:1995 S Centennial Olympics Basketball Half Dollar(Non-Proof):MS60: $6MS62: $7 MS65: $13 MS67: $16 MS70:$1001995 S Centennial Olympics Basketball Half Dollar(Proof)PR60: $6PR62: $7PR65: $13PR67: $16PR70: $2751995 S Centennial Olympics Baseball Half Dollar(Non-Proof)MS60: $6MS62: $7MS65: $14MS67: $18MS70: $1561995 S Centennial Olympics (Baseball) Half Dollar(Proof)PR60: $6PR62: $7PR65: $14PR67: $18PR70: $450To see if you have the proof or non-proof version simply hold the coin to your face.If you can see your reflection you have a proof. If you can't then you don't have a proof.
Unless it's a Proof or Mint State coin, it's face value. None of the Kennedy Half dollars made for general circulation after 1970 contain any silver
JFK was a young man in 1950 and did not become president until 1961. Tragically he never lived to become old and bald like the man on your half dollar, Benjamin Franklin.In any case your coin is worth between $7 and $8 in average condition. If it's nearly new in appearance its value would be in the $10-12 range.
The 1986 Ellis Island silver dollar and half dollar coins are typically valued based on their silver content and collectible appeal. As of September 2021, the silver dollar is worth around $20-$25, while the half dollar is worth around $10-$15. However, prices can vary based on factors like condition and demand.
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Unless it's a proof coin in its original holder, it's an ordinary circulation coin made of cupronickel (like dimes and quarters) and is worth only face value.
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