1776–1976-P Kennedy Half Dollar – Bicentennial Issue

This is a 1976 (Bicentennial) Kennedy Half Dollar, issued to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the United States. The obverse bears a dual date 1776–1976 and features President John F. Kennedy, designed by Gilroy Roberts. The reverse, by Seth G. Huntington, depicts Independence Hall in Philadelphia, with inscriptions “200 YEARS OF FREEDOM” and “INDEPENDENCE HALL.”

Metal: Copper-nickel clad over copper core

Weight: 11.34 g

Diameter: 30.6 mm

Edge: Reeded

Mint: Philadelphia (no mint mark)

Mintage: 234,308,000

Condition notes: Heavy corrosion and verdigris; legends and design details still identifiable but with metal oxidation from prolonged environmental exposure. No visible damage affecting authenticity.