The very small “FG” on the reverse of the Eisenhower silver dollar, which can be seen just below the eagle’s tailfeather, stands for U.S. Mint sculptor-engraver Frank Gasparro, later chief engraver. His initials can also be seen on the Lincoln, Lincoln Memorial cent, Eisenhower dollar and Anthony dollar.
How much is 1971 Eisenhower dollar worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1971 Eisenhower Dollar value at an average of $2.00, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $85.
The “FG” on the Kennedy half dollar stands for Frank Gasparro, who designed the reverse (back or “tail’s side”) of the coin.
How much is a 1971 half dollar worth?
CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1971 Kennedy Half Dollar value at an average of 50 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $12. (see details)… Total Produced: 155,164,000 [?]
What does the FG stand for on a half dollar?
A :The “FG” on the reverse of the Kennedy half dollar are the initials of Frank Gasparro, an assistant sculptor-engraver at the U.S. Mint in 1964 who later became chief engraver in 1965. On U.S. coins, Gasparro’s “FG” can also be spotted on the Lincoln Memorial reverse (1959 to 2008) of the Lincoln cent and on the Eisenhower and Anthony dollars.
What kind of coin was made in 1971?
Anything after 1970 contains no silver. These coins are a copper-nickel composition, being a nickel jacket over a copper core. Most Valuable Coins by Type… **When we say that 155,164,000, of these coins were produced or minted in 1971 this number doesn’t always match the actual circulation count for this coin.
When was the last time a half dollar was struck?
It wouldn’t be the first time an obsolete planchet got caught in the machinery someplace, only to get freed later and struck after its time. It happened in 1943 with copper cents, it happened in 1944 with steel cents, in 1965 with silver quarters, etc. If you really believe that’s what it is, send it to a TPG to be authenticated.
