FREE: USA 40 percent Silver 1969 Kennedy Half Dollar

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USA 40 percent Silver 1969 Kennedy Half Dollar
Choice Brilliant Proof
Proof coins are struck twice, or more!
Not only are proofs made using specially treated dies, each coin is struck two or more times by the coin die. By striking it more than once the metal is forced into all the crevices of the die, thereby giving a very fine detail to the image on the coin. This fine detail does not appear on some non-proof coins.

Grading proofs
Today's grading of proofs is similar to the grades used for uncirculated coins. The attribute "PR" or "PF" stands for "proof", and is used instead of the MS (mint state) to indicate a proof coin. Proofs (that are also un-circulated) will be graded PR 60 to PR70, with PR70 being rare or nonexistent in some cases. Because a proof coin can be mishandled or receive wear by cleaning or handling, proof grades can extend below PR 60. Example, a PR50 grade proof coin, is one that has had a touch of wear on the high points of the coin. Like uncirculated coins, proofs can experience toning, tarnish or darkening.

Rarity and the Cost of Proofs

Because of the extra effort, time, labor and production costs in making a proof coin, the respective government mints often sell them at higher prices. In many instances the production of proof coins is limited. The end result is that usually, but not always, a proof coin of the same date will be more expensive than a non-proof uncirculated.

For most United States gold and silver coins, the proofs have the same amount of precious metal in them as non-proof uncirculated coins. Exact rate shipping which comes with Tracking number. Thank you.