1993-S Kennedy Half Dollar Gem Proof

Coin Highlights:

• Issuer: United States of America

• Date: 1993

• Mint: San Francisco (S)

• Denomination: Half Dollar (50¢)

• Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad (Outer layers of 75% copper, 25% nickel bonded to pure copper core)

• Weight: 11.34 g

• Diameter: 30.6 mm

• Grade: Gem Proof

• Obverse Design: Portrait of President John F. Kennedy facing left, designed by Gilroy Roberts, with the inscription LIBERTY above and IN GOD WE TRUST below.

• Reverse Design: Presidential Seal featuring a heraldic eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows, designed by Frank Gasparro, surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR.

• Edge: Reeded

• Orientation: Coin alignment (↑↓)

Historical Significance:
The Kennedy Half Dollar series was introduced in 1964 to honor the memory of President John F. Kennedy following his assassination. The 1993-S Proof continues this tribute, produced during a period when proof coins were in high demand among collectors for their artistry and finish quality.

Collectibility:
The 1993-S Kennedy Half Dollar Gem Proof is a sought-after modern proof issue, valued for its pristine surfaces and cameo contrast. With limited mintage for collectors and no circulation release, it remains an essential piece for completing a Kennedy Half Dollar proof set.