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1977-D Kennedy Half, Mint State Details
Struck on a 40% Silver Planchet

1977-D 50C Kennedy Half Dollar -- Struck on a 40% Silver Planchet, Cleaned -- NGC Details. Unc. 11.5 grams. A rare transitional alloy mint error. 40% silver half dollars were struck for Bicentennial collector sets, bearing dual 1776-1976 dates and a reverse depicting Independence Hall. The 40% silver planchets were never intended for circulation half dollars, let alone post-Bicentennial issues with a heraldic eagle reverse. Our auction archives show only seven prior appearances of silver 1977-D half dollars. Luster is diminished by a past dip, but marks are essentially limited to a narrow vertical line on Kennedy's forehead.

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Auction Info

Auction Dates
December, 2022
21st Wednesday
Internet/Mail Bids: 16
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Sold on Dec 21, 2022 for: $3,480.00
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