1980-D 50C MS67 Certification #05569536, PCGS #6738

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: 33,456,449 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: The 1980-D Kennedy Half Dollar can still be found in circulation. Only examples in MS66 or higher can be more difficult to find in circulation and most examples in this condition or higher probably come from original rolls or mint sets (Source: Hernandez, Jamie. PCGS CoinFacts). Examples in MS67 grade are scarce with less only about three dozen known. In MS68 condition it is even scarcer only one graded by PCGS and none being finer. Exemplar Notes: Exhibiting a light, even golden toning on both sides, the was acquired 3/2012 from Michael Zerbini.

Jaime Hernandez

The 1980-D Kennedy Half Dollars can still be found in circulation. Only examples in MS66 or higher can be more difficult to find in circulation and most examples in this condition or higher probably come from original rolls or mint sets. Examples in MS67 grade are scarce with less than 100 examples known. In MS68 condition it is even scarcer with less than a handful graded by PCGS and none being finer.