During this period the coin could be found in mint sets or purchased from the Mint in rolls and bags, at a premium above face value. Type II Proofs have clearer mint marks than Type I Proofs.īecause of low demand, no Half Dollars were struck for general circulation in 1987 and again from 2002 to 2020. Gilroy Roberts monogram, which some confuse for a hammer and sickle, appears on the truncation. The reverse design of 1974 was resumed in 1977.Ĭoins minted in 1971 through 1974 are KM# 202bĬoins minted in 1977 through 2014 are KM# A202bĬoins minted from 2014 to date are KM# A202b.1 United States Mint of San Francisco, United States (1854-date) United States Mint of Denver, United States (1906-date) United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date) Frank Gasparro was the tenth Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, holding this position from Februto January 16, 1981.
