The coin you are inquiring about is a 1986 Kennedy Half Dollar, minted in San Francisco with the mint mark 'S'. This specific coin is part of the Proof series, which is known for its high-quality finish and is produced with greater care to enhance its aesthetic appeal. This half dollar has a diameter of 30.6 millimeters and weighs approximately 11.34 grams, composed of a copper-nickel clad over a copper core. With a mintage of 3,010,497, it is classified as a collectible item, especially for those interested in U.S. coinage. The Kennedy Half Dollar honors President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1963, and was first issued in the wake of his death. This particular issue features a portrait of Kennedy on the obverse and the iconic Seal of the President on the reverse. Given its Proof status and its San Francisco mint mark, this coin is highly sought after among collectors and may have a premium value above its face value of fifty cents, depending on its condition. The quality of Proof coins often means that they maintain a higher condition (often graded as PR or PF) due to the careful handling and striking processes involved in their production. Collectors value these coins for both their numismatic significance and historical context within American currency.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.5 |
| diameter | 30.6 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Copper-Nickel clad Copper |
| mint-mark | S |
| mintage | 3010497 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 11.34 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1986 |