Silver Half Dollars Appraisal

Rare Coins of the 20th Century Series: Half Dollar Collection

This item is a 'Rare Coins of the 20th Century Series: Half Dollar Collection' presented by the American Historic Society, accompanied by a 'Certificate of Authenticity'. The collection is housed in a clear acrylic or plastic display case with a dark red or burgundy-colored insert that has custom-cut depressions to securely hold four half-dollar coins. The insert is labeled with the specific names of the coins: 'Silver Franklin Half Dollar,' 'Silver Walking Liberty Half Dollar,' 'Silver Kennedy Half Dollar,' and 'Bicentennial Half Dollar.' The coins themselves appear to be in good condition, exhibiting varying degrees of natural toning and luster consistent with genuine, circulated, or uncirculated mint state coinage. The Walking Liberty Half Dollar shows clear details of the figure, while the Franklin Half Dollar displays the profile of Benjamin Franklin. The Kennedy Half Dollar depicts John F. Kennedy's profile, and the Bicentennial Half Dollar illustrates Independence Hall. The coins are all silver, as indicated by their names, particularly the "Silver" prefix. The display case protects the coins, and the Certificate of Authenticity, which is a white paper with a decorative border, attests to the genuineness of the United States Mint coinage included in the collection. It specifies that these are hand-selected and inspected for quality. This implies a curated set, likely assembled for collectors or educational purposes. The overall presentation suggests a well-preserved collector's item from the 20th century.