1972 Kennedy Half Dollar
This is a United States half dollar coin featuring the profile of President John F. Kennedy on the obverse side. Struck in 1972, this coin is composed of a copper-nickel clad material, specifically an outer layer of 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel bonded to a pure copper core. The coin measures 30.6 millimeters in diameter with a weight of 11.34 grams and features a reeded edge. The obverse displays the date 1972 at the bottom, the word LIBERTY arched across the top, and the national motto IN GOD WE TRUST across the center field, split by Kennedy's neck. The craftsmanship exhibits the bold, high-relief design characteristic of the Gilroy Roberts engraving. Regarding condition, the coin shows significant signs of circulation including surface abrasions, localized toning or dark spotting across the face, and softened details on the high points of the hair and cheekbone. The rim appears mostly intact but shows minor bag marks and contact wear. As a standard business strike from the 1970s, it lacks a visible mint mark on the obverse above the date, indicating it was likely minted at the Philadelphia facility.
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Estimated Value
$0.50
Basic Information
Category
Numismatics / Currency
Appraised On
February 12, 2026
Estimated Value
$0.50
Item Description
This is a United States half dollar coin featuring the profile of President John F. Kennedy on the obverse side. Struck in 1972, this coin is composed of a copper-nickel clad material, specifically an outer layer of 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel bonded to a pure copper core. The coin measures 30.6 millimeters in diameter with a weight of 11.34 grams and features a reeded edge. The obverse displays the date 1972 at the bottom, the word LIBERTY arched across the top, and the national motto IN GOD WE TRUST across the center field, split by Kennedy's neck. The craftsmanship exhibits the bold, high-relief design characteristic of the Gilroy Roberts engraving. Regarding condition, the coin shows significant signs of circulation including surface abrasions, localized toning or dark spotting across the face, and softened details on the high points of the hair and cheekbone. The rim appears mostly intact but shows minor bag marks and contact wear. As a standard business strike from the 1970s, it lacks a visible mint mark on the obverse above the date, indicating it was likely minted at the Philadelphia facility.
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