Kennedy Half Dollar (1964)

The Kennedy half dollar is a 50-cent coin that was first minted by the United States in 1964, just months after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The coin was designed by Gilroy Roberts, the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, and features a profile of Kennedy on the obverse side, facing left, with the word "LIBERTY" above and the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" below. The reverse side features the presidential seal with an eagle holding an olive branch and arrows, surrounded by a wreath of oak and olive branches and the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "HALF DOLLAR." The Kennedy half dollar was made of 90% silver and 10% copper, with a weight of 12.5 grams. It was an immediate hit with the American public, who were still mourning the loss of their young and charismatic president. The coin remains highly popular among collectors, who prize it for its historical significance and its unique design, which has undergone several variations over the years.