this 1974 Kennedy half weighs 10.7 grams. I heard somewhere that this is a foreign planchet. Possibly from Philippines or Liberia.
I have also measured it. Diameter is 30.4 mm. Thickness 2 mm
That is close to what Red Book says it should be. Diameter 30.6. Thickness 2.15
Any additional suggestions appreciated
Coineach
1974 Kennedy Half Dollar weight only10.7grams
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Re: 1974 Kennedy Half Dollar weight only10.7grams
This is not a Foreign Planchet . It's a slightly lower weight but within tolerance since it's so worn and also damaged .
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Re: 1974 Kennedy Half Dollar weight only10.7grams
I agree
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Re: 1974 Kennedy Half Dollar weight only10.7grams
Just a badly damaged but otherwise normal Kennedy Half Dollar
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Re: 1974 Kennedy Half Dollar weight only10.7grams
I just searched my list of foreign coinage that the US mint has produced for the Philippines and Liberia .......
It's not possible for this to be a foreign planchet....
This coin shows moderate to heavy damage with environmental issues.
It's not possible for this to be a foreign planchet....
This coin shows moderate to heavy damage with environmental issues.
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