coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) \ Kennedy Half Dollars \ 1997 \ Denver
The Kennedy Half Dollar, first issued in 1964, commemorates President John F. Kennedy following his assassination. The coin features a portrait of Kennedy on the obverse and the presidential seal on the reverse. The 1997 Kennedy Half Dollar, minted in Denver, is part of the series that includes both circulating and collector editions. Collectors often focus on the quality, mint mark, and specific year of issue when assessing the value of these coins. The 50-cent denomination plays a significant role in U.S. coinage history, symbolizing a transition in design and purpose within American currency.
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1997-D (Denver) Kennedy Half Dollars | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Kennedy Half Dollars | 1997 | Denver |