The coin in question is a 1983 Kennedy Half Dollar minted at the Philadelphia Mint, identifiable by the 'P' mint mark. This coin is part of the Kennedy Half Dollar series, which was introduced in 1964 to honor the late President John F. Kennedy following his assassination. Struck in a copper-nickel clad composition, this half dollar has a diameter of 30.6 millimeters and a weight of 11.34 grams. The 1983 Kennedy Half Dollar features the familiar design: on the obverse side, it displays a left-facing portrait of President Kennedy, while the reverse showcases the presidential seal surrounded by the inscriptions detailing its denomination and minting details. With a mintage of 34,139,000 pieces, this coin is relatively common in circulation and is classified under the sub-type 'Coins'. This particular 50-cent piece represents a piece of American numismatic history, combining both its historical significance and practical use in everyday transactions. The 1983 version is sought after by both collectors and those interested in the Kennedy series, though due to its high mintage, its market value typically ranges from its face value up to a few dollars, depending on its condition. The coin is a classic example of U.S. coinage from the 1980s and continues to hold a place in American culture and collecting.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.5 |
| diameter | 30.6 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Copper-Nickel clad Copper |
| mint-mark | P |
| mintage | 34139000 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 11.34 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1983 |