The coin in question is a 1971 Kennedy Half Dollar, minted at the Denver mint, distinguished by its "D" mint mark. As part of the Kennedy Half Dollar series, this coin features a unique design honoring President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1963. The coin has a denomination of fifty cents (50¢) and weighs 11.34 grams, with a diameter of 30.6 millimeters. This half dollar is made of Copper-Nickel clad Copper, a common composition for coins produced by the U.S. Mint during this era. The production type is a Mint Strike, indicating it was produced with standard minting techniques to ensure quality and detail. With a mintage of 302,097,424 pieces, the 1971 Kennedy Half Dollar is considered to be relatively common in the market. From a collector's perspective, this coin holds significance not just as currency but also as a piece of American history. Its design features the iconic profile of Kennedy on the obverse, while the reverse showcases the presidential seal. Given its commonality and condition factors direct the grading and ultimate value, collectors might find it of interest for both numismatic and historical purposes.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.5 |
| diameter | 30.6 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Copper-Nickel clad Copper |
| mint-mark | D |
| mintage | 302097424 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 11.34 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1971 |