If it has one, it's on the reverse under the olive branch in the eagles claw on the left. It can only be a D. If it don't have one, the coin was struck in Philadelphia.
On 1964 JFK half dollars, the mint mark is located on the reverse side of the coin, just below the eagle's tail feathers. Depending on where the coin was minted, you may find either an "D" for Denver or "P" for Philadelphia, though the Philadelphia coins from this year do not have a mint mark. The mint mark indicates the facility where the coin was produced.
For the 1964 issue only, the mintmark (if it has one) is on the reverse just below the eagles claw holding the olive branch, 65, 66, & 67 halves will not have any mintmarks. For coins from 1968 to date it's just above the date.
A 1963 JFK half would be a spectacular find because none were minted. His picture was put on the half dollar in 1964.
JFK half dollars were first issued in 1964. And 1963 is the last year for Franklin half dollars, plus the US Mint has never issued a gold JFK coin of any type. If the coin is a counter stamped, gold plated Kennedy half dollar it's only 50 cents.
Unless it is in mint packaging or has an "S" mintmark, it is only worth 50 cents. They are in common circulation.
On 1964 JFK half dollars, the mint mark is located on the reverse side of the coin, just below the eagle's tail feathers. Depending on where the coin was minted, you may find either an "D" for Denver or "P" for Philadelphia, though the Philadelphia coins from this year do not have a mint mark. The mint mark indicates the facility where the coin was produced.
On the 1964 coin the mint mark, "D", is located on the reverse side (tails) of the coin between the eagle claw and the word "Half". There were no half dollars minted at Philadelphia in 1964.During 1965, 1966 and 1967 there were no mint marks at all on any of the half dollars. Beginning in 1968 the mint mark was place on the obverse side (heads) of the coin and was located above the date and below Kennedy's neck. In 1968, 1969 and 1970, half dollars were only struck at Denver "D" and San Francisco "S". The "S" mint coins were proof strikes. In 1971 half dollars were struck at all 3 mints but "P" for Philadelphia was not placed on the coins until 1980.
John F. Kennedy 50 cent pieces feature a portrait of JFK on the obverse side of the coin. The coin was minted between 1964 and 2021. It should also have the words "Liberty," "In God We Trust," and the mint mark on the coin.
1964
For the 1964 issue only, the mintmark (if it has one) is on the reverse just below the eagles claw holding the olive branch, 65, 66, & 67 halves will not have any mintmarks. For coins from 1968 to date it's just above the date.
JFK half dollars have been minted since 1964. Over that many years there are some valued more than others. In order to give an estimate of value, the date of the coin and the mint facility at which it was produced must be known. The mint mark letter can be found just above the date. If there is no letter there then the coin was minted in Philadelphia. A "D" indicates Denver Mint and an "S" indicates the San francisco Mint.
It's worth 50 cents.
JFK has appeared on all half dollars intended for circulation since 1964.
A 1963 JFK half would be a spectacular find because none were minted. His picture was put on the half dollar in 1964.
JFK half dollars were first issued in 1964. And 1963 is the last year for Franklin half dollars, plus the US Mint has never issued a gold JFK coin of any type. If the coin is a counter stamped, gold plated Kennedy half dollar it's only 50 cents.
At present, it's worth around $10.50.
He didn't just "show up". Following his assassination in November, 1963 there was a public groundswell for some kind coin or medal in his honor. The Mint originally proposed putting his portrait on the quarter but instead decided to replace Ben Franklin on the half dollar. The first JFK halves were released in February of 1964.