What is a 1983 half dollar?

The 1983 Half Dollar is a Kennedy Half Dollar. They were first minted in 1964, a few weeks after JFK’s assassination. He was the 35 th President of the United States and is still among the most beloved. Since $1 coins rarely circulate, the Half Dollar is the largest and heaviest coin used in everyday transactions.

How much is a 1983-p Kennedy half dollar worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1983-P Kennedy Half Dollar is Worth $9.69 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin).

What is a 1983 Kennedy half dollar made of?

They are placed between the left bird’s leg and its tail. The 1983 Kennedy Half Dollar is a fifty-cent dollar made of cupronickel clad. In other words, it contains a pure copper central part coated with a metal layer of 75% copper with added nickel. In a general sense, each piece is made of a copper-nickel alloy in a 91.67%: 8.33% ratio.