Your Kennedy half-dollar could be worth $2,365 - the exact 'NO FG' detail to look for
FLIP over your Kennedy half-dollars and check for a specific error, because your coin could be worth over $2,300 if it has it.
The tip comes from a collector called TreasureTown on TikTok.
He recently posted a video revealing why this particular half-dollar sold for $2,365.
The majority of collectors will agree that errors are one of the best ways to ensure your coin is rare and valuable.
While there are many types of errors, this particular one tacks thousands of dollars to the coin.
It’s referred to as the No FG Kennedy Half Dollar.
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MORE ON THE KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR
The coin was designed by Frank Gasparro and made shortly after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963.
The obverse depicts the head of Kennedy facing left, with LIBERTY above and to the sides, and the year below.
Additionally, IN GOD WE TRUST is in a straight line just above the date.
The reverse has the US Great Seal and is similar to the Heraldic Eagle from the early 19th century.
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A few million of these were minted but as the denomination became antiquated, the silver composition was greatly reduced.
The error to look for is the "FG" on the reverse as it stands for Frank Gasparro’s initials.
If it’s missing - or even if the coin only has the letter G printed in the spot - the coin can be worth thousands of dollars.
The TikToker said that collectors can find this error on any date of Kennedy half-dollars.
However, it’s most common on the following dates: 1966, 1972, and 1982.
FINDING RARE COINS
Make sure to check your spare change for any rare pennies, nickels, dimes and other coins as many of them could sell for thousands.
Typically, the most valuable coins are ones with a low mintage or an error, as collectors find those coins are some of the rarest.
Additionally, coin experts will pay top dollar if they are also well-struck.
A great website to check if your coins are worth anything is eBay.
You just need to search the full coin name, select the "sold" listing and then toggle the search to "highest value.”
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