1981 Kennedy Half Dollar

This is a United States Kennedy Half Dollar coin dated 1981. The obverse features the left-facing profile of President John F. Kennedy, designed by Gilroy Roberts. The coin is composed of a copper-nickel clad over a pure copper core, which became the standard for circulating half dollars after 1970. It measures approximately 30.6mm in diameter with a reeded edge. The inscriptions 'LIBERTY' and 'IN GOD WE TRUST' are visible alongside the 1981 date. The coin exhibits a heavily circulated and weathered condition, characterized by numerous dark surface spots and possible oxidation or environmental damage across Kennedy's bust and the surrounding fields. There is noticeable wear on the high points of the design, particularly the hair and facial features, which have lost much of their original crispness and detail. The overall color is a dull, flat silver-grey, lacking the luster typically found on uncirculated specimens. Given its date, this coin was minted at either the Philadelphia or Denver mint (mint mark would be located above the date, though obscured here), representing a ubiquitous piece of American numismatic history from the late 20th century. Its current state suggests significant utility in commerce or long-term exposure to the elements.

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