2001-D 50C MS68 Certification #71426842, PCGS #6781

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: 19,504,000 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: 2001 was the last year in which Kennedy Half Dollars were minted for the purpose of circulating coinage. Thereafter, Kennedy half dollars have only been struck to satisfy the demand from collectors, and are available at a premium through the Mint. Exemplar Notes: One of about four dozen graded MS68 with none graded higher (as of 5/2016), this gem was acquired 11/2011 from Suzanne Stewart, Abacus Coins. Photography/Imaging c/o Todd Pollock, BluCCPhotos.com

Jaime Hernandez

The 2001-D Kennedy Half Dollar is not considered scarce since close to 20 million examples were struck. In MS67 however, it is hard to find and requires a lot of searching through Uncirculated rolls, bags or mint sets. In MS68 condition they are very difficult to find. Anything grading higher than MS68 is almost unheard of and should definitely be graded, as they would be one of the finest examples known, if any are ever found in this condition.