1977-D 50C MS67 Certification #04420735, PCGS #6732

Type: Kennedy Half Dollar, Type 3, Copper-Nickel Clad (1971- ) Designer: Gilroy Roberts / Frank Gasparro Content: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center Weight: 11.30 grams Diameter: 30.61 millimeters Edge: Reeded (150 reeds) Mint: Denver Production Strikes: 31,449,106 General Type Description: Beginning in 1971, all silver was removed from the Half Dollar, in favor of the same copper-nickel clad alloy that had been in use on Dimes and Quarter Dollars since 1965. Mintages remained low relative to all other denominations, with the result that the Half Dollar was seldom used or seen in circulation (a situation that persists today). Though somewhat lengthy, this series is easy and affordable to collect as either circulation strikes, Proofs, or both. Some dates, such as 1987-P and D, 2001-P, 2002-P and D, and others were not issued for circulation but are available only in Mint sets, adding a bit of a challenge. Major varieties include a 1972 No “FG” and a 1974 Doubled Die Obverse. (Source:: Guth, Ron. PCGS CoinFacts) Specific Issue Description: Quality for the Kennedy Half Dollars seems to get better this year as examples of the 1977-D in MS66 and MS67 are much easier to obtain than in previous years. There is even 1 known example graded PCGS MS68. However, known examples in MS66 and higher are still somewhat scarce with less than 200 examples confirmed by PCGS in these grade ranges. Therefore, any example in MS66 or higher is considered a great find. (Source: Hernandez, Jamie. PCGS CoinFacts) Exemplar Notes: Exhibits light, even toning on both obverse and reverse sides. Encapsulated in an old green holder (OGH), this was acquired 6/2011 from Tim Clough.

Jaime Hernandez

Quality for the 1977-D Kennedy Half Dollars seems to get better this year. As examples in MS66 and MS67 are much easier to obtain than in previous years. There is even 1 known example graded PCGS MS68. However, known examples in MS66 and higher are still somewhat scarce with less than 200 examples confirmed by PCGS in these grade ranges. Therefore, any example in MS66 or higher is considered a great find.