1972-D 50C No "FG" FS-901

Weight

11.3 g

Diameter

30.61 mm

Thickness

NA

Material

75% Copper, 25% Nickel over a pure Copper center

Shape

Round

Edge Type

150 Reeds

Technique

Struck

Front design

Portrait of John F. Kennedy

Back design

Presidential Seal

Year of Minting

1972

Ruler

NA

Mint location

Denver

Mint mark

D

Orientation

Coin alignment

Inscriptions

LIBERTY | IN GOD WE TRUST

Context

: A small percentage of 1972-D Half Dollars lack the designer's initials (FG for Frank Gasparro) on the reverse between the eagle's left leg (viewer's right) and the tail. While this appears to be a mistake on the engraver's part, it is more likely that the dies were ground down to remove clashmarks, and in the process, the initials were effaced. Similar "No Initial" Half Dollars occurred on some 1966 and many 1982-P Half Dollars. Credit for the discovery of this variety goes to Kip Nelson, who discovered it after the 1982-P No Initial Half Dollars were discovered by yours truly in 1983. Breen called this variety "Presently very rare," which remains true today. The finest examples certified by PCGS rate only MS63.

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Kennedy Half Dollar (1964 to Date)

In circulation

NA

Demonetized

No

Marketplace listings

0