1974 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar - Doubled Die Obverse

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This is the doubled die obverse of the 1974-D Kennedy Half Dollar. The obverse design was impressed into the working die in two slightly different positions, so the die itself carries a doubled image and every coin struck from it shows the same doubling in the same place. The displacement is consistent in direction across the affected elements, and both images are fully formed and rounded. That is what distinguishes a true doubled die from machine doubling, which happens during the strike and leaves a flat shelf with no serifs. The 1974 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar - Doubled Die Obverse is a half dollar minted at the Denver Mint, within the Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date series. The obverse features John F. Kennedy facing left, based on the presidential medal by Gilroy Roberts and the reverse displays the Presidential Seal — a heraldic eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows. Coined at Denver's facility, which transitioned from processing Colorado gold rush metal to full-scale coin production in 1906. Estimated market value ranges from $25 to $575 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 11.34 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter, with a 150 reeds edge. Cataloged as PCGS #96723.

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FS-101