1965 JFK 50c Pope John Paul II Visit (1979) Mel Wacks C/S NGC MS65
Item for sale is a. 1965 JFK 50c Pope John Paul II Visit (1979) Counter-stamped NGC MS65. Since 1976, Mel Wacks has been creating counterstamps struck on official coins of several countries. In this way, he placed contemporary motifs on circulation coins of the USA, Canada, Mexico, Great Britain, and Austria… Since the 1990s, Mel Wacks has been designing medals for several medal associations. (He) published numerous articles, for instance in The Numismatist, Coin World, World Coin News… Mel Wacks has been a member of the ANA for 60 years and member of the ANS for 50 years. In 1979, the Pope made his first of seven trips to the United States, visiting Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Des Moines and Washington. 1,979 Proof Clad Silver 1967 Kennedy Half Dollars were counterstamped with POPE JOHN PAUL II VISITS USA OCT. 1-7, 1979″ plus the initials “MRW. The coat-of-arms of Pope John Paul II is pictured: a miter (tall, ornamental cap), crossed keys, shield containing a cross, etc. Check out our store for more Coins & Collectables! We will respond to you within 24 hours and do our best to help you out! This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins: US\Half Dollars\Kennedy (1964-Now)”. The seller is “paulblaise_fhc” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Denomination: 50C
- Composition: Silver
- Year: 1965
- Certification Number: 6347415-001
- Strike Type: Business
- Mint Location: Philadelphia
- Grade: MS 65
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Certification: NGC