It’s better than a 6 and not an 8.

Rick,

The strength of the strike cannot be denied. Also, that coin has never seen the inside of a roll. Look at the upper left and right corners of the shield.

1960’s circulation quality 50C coins in MS-65 and up are nice coins, and your 3 coins above are no exception E1, very nice. Those are in some classic plastic–mid 90’s Gen 3.1 where the back label says “©PCGS COPYING PROHIBITED” below the logo…
I’m on the lookout for some hi-grade 1964-D, 1966, and 1967 BU 50C coins(not SMS)with toning. If you see any, give me a shout!

E1,
You’re never too late to the party bruh. Maybe that’s where some other GTG’s are, they’re running late. A grade number is all it takes really, so we wait.
Anyway, I think yourself, Cali, and Dave are all on to something here, all solid points, and some generous points I’ll add.
My hint’s above are key. I can’t help with lighting angles as I’ve said, but here is a zoom pic without the nearby toning that may distract some.
One more hint; The coin was holdered in Gen 4.4 plastic 15-20 years ago.
15-20 years ago toning wasn’t as “market Acceptable” as it is today…

Rick,

Am I too late for the party?

The 1964 P Kennedy above has an above average strike, as can be noted by the “Eagle’s Eye” on the reverse. The strike is fairly well centered and there are no sharp digs on either side of the coin. Also, there are no distractions in the critical areas either. Subjectively, the coin is pleasing to the eye with its light colorful toning. In 1990, I sent a number of these to PCGS and it was my experience that these coins don’t grade well from BU bank rolls. I will speculate here, that your coin came from a mint set and spent some time in an album. It’s a nice-looking coin Rick. Instead of giving a range of grades, I will give just one grade – MS67+.

Cheers

I have an 1840 Seated Liberty Dollar I bought graded Extremely Fine. The obverse is worn but the LIBERTY is clear and complete. The reverse shows no wear and still has its sheen. It surprised me but I think it was on a belt buckle, mounted on a fixture or on a display where the obverse was exposed but the reverse hidden. It’s a nice piece. It’s part of my collection of 1840 silver coins (half dime, dime, quarter and half).

Carl Reiner fun stuff. Arkin a great actor, in its day the movie Poppi was a big hit for him…
Antonio well, it is the hobby of Kings!

Rick, thanks for the education on the coins noted features and the information regarding the lines/wrinkles vs die polishing marks on the neck of the Kennedy Half dollar. After further consideration and taking a peek at some additional pictures, you’ll be pleased to hear, the CMGC has upgraded this coin to a MS66!