1971 United States Kennedy Half Dollar

This item is a 1971 Kennedy Half Dollar, a standard United States currency coin. It measures 30.6 millimeters in diameter with a weight of approximately 11.34 grams. Unlike the silver issues from 1964-1970, this 1971 coin is composed of a copper-nickel clad over a pure copper core, which is visible on the reeded edge. The obverse features the left-facing profile of President John F. Kennedy, designed by Gilroy Roberts. Above the portrait is the word 'LIBERTY' and below it the phrase 'IN GOD WE TRUST' and the date '1971'. The coin shows significant signs of circulation, including numerous small surface scratches (bag marks), a dull gray patina, and visible wear on the high points of Kennedy's hair and cheekbone. The strike appears standard for a business strike from that era. There is no visible mint mark above the date, indicating it was produced at the Philadelphia Mint. The overall condition would likely grade in the 'Circulated' or 'Very Fine' range due to the softening of the details and lack of original mint luster. Its value is primarily its face value as a common-date circulation coin with no precious metal content.