2005 (P) Satin Finish Kennedy Half Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
- Price realized
- $1,822
- Sold
- Grade
- SP70
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 2005 (P) Satin Finish Kennedy Half Dollar is a special strike half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date series. The Philadelphia Mint struck 1,160,000 satin-finish half dollars dated 2005. 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. A modern issue from an era of rotating coin designs, collector-focused programs, and renewed interest in numismatic artistry. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Auction record: $1,822 SP70 09-07-2016 Heritage Auctions. 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 #96788.
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