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Rob M.

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  1. Rob M.
    Ah, yes you are correct I had the weights backwards. Thank you very much for the confirmation.
  2. Rob M.
    Hello, Let me start by saying I don't really know anything about coin collecting and am asking for a older, technically challenged relative. I may not even be using the correct terminology so please bear with me. He has a 1964 Kennedy half dollar which he feels was stamped on a 1965 clad planchet. I was told the 64' silver planchet weighs 11.5grams and the 65' clad weighs 12.5grams. I weighed the coin in question and it was 12.5grams. To me that tells the story but he is convinced it is a mistake. The edge of the coin looks copper(ish) and it could be discolored due to age. I don't really know. I wanted to check with the more experienced people of this site for their opinions. Is the weight of the coin the bottom line to know if this is a mint error? Or is there another way to tell? I've attached a couple of simple pictures that may help. Thank you all very much!