Kenney Half Dollar Questions

[Pennyworth]

I'm reading a coin magazine and I was wondering what some of the following mean about the Kenney Half Dollars:

1979-S Filled S ?

1979-S Clear S ?

1982-P No FG ?

I also found a 1972 that is very shiny,little wear, should I keep it?

I also noticed that 1986-P and 1986-D halves are worth a little more, why?

Thanks, Pennyworth

 

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[stoney56]

A filled S is one that either the die was clogged with grease and the "S" is more of a blob. Clear "S" is a nice clean letter. The no FG I believe refers to the designers initials located at the base of the neck above the word "We" in "In God We Trust".

 

[Klaatu]

What stoney said.

 

[stoney56]

As for the 86 P & D, , the mintage is over 13 million

 

[Diggincoinz]

Here's pics to compare... 1st one type 1 is filled "S", 2nd one type 2 is clear "S".

 

[Pennyworth]

DigginItUp, thank you very much for the photos of both types of havles. This is so helpful and informative to me and I appreciate your time posting the photos.

 

[Diggincoinz]

No problem!

 

[JakePhelps]

Generally halfs are worth face value if circulated, but be on the lookout for errors