Kennedy halfs. What else to look for?

[OtakuDude]

I just picked up two boxes of halfs from my local bank and got to wondering. Other than the obvious silver and the 82p no-FG error, what else should I look for when going through these coins? Are there other errors or low mintage's that I should put aside as well?

 

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[Megalodon]

I like to look at every 1974-D for double dies. The Red Book has a good pic of it. The R and U in Trust over the 4 in the date show the best doubling. Use at least a 3.5X loupe. I saw a report from either NCG or PCGS estimating about 10K struck. I found one last year.

 

[TxAg]

Yes, the 1974-D DDO is a good one to look for. For some reason they are fairly easy to find in my town, as I have found ~100 of them in the last 2 years. Also look for the 1972-D “no FG”. I also keep AU or better NIFCs - Not Issued For Circulation - proofs and clad minted after 2001 for my grandkids albums.

 

[port ewen ace]

sold (2) '72-D no FG, $50 each. have 2 '82-P no FG, greasers, "magic trick" coins, --- silver is just a bonus

 

[TxAg]

sold (2) '72-D no FG, $50 each. have 2 '82-P no FG, greasers, "magic trick" coins, --- silver is just a bonus

Ever sold a 1974-D DDO Kennedy?

 

[port ewen ace]

Ever sold a 1974-D DDO Kennedy?

only find 'em with massive "X" scratched across bust .

 

[MotherOfGeeks]

I find plenty of magic coins. I can tell them by sound, they thunk rather than ting.