This is how a Pennsylvania family found a Kennedy half dollar worth $50,000

You know how all the things possessed by our grandparents excite us? From an old dress to an old coin, each belongs to a time unknown to us and thus they always carry with themselves a charisma that we can't escape. If you have preserved stuff that belonged to your grandparents in the attic, it might be time to carefully go through them and see if there's something that can change your luck, the way it did for a family in Pennsylvania, USA.
A Pennsylvanian family was engaged in spring cleaning, just like every other year, sorting through a collection of vintage items, passed down from their grandfather, a mechanic, when they stumbled upon a rare Kennedy half dollar which is now valued for more than $50,000.
Hidden among the socket wrenches and measuring tapes was a coin that at first glance resembled any other 1964 Kennedy half dollar, but later turned out to be one of a kind.
The Kennedy half dollar was introduced in 1964, months after President John F Kennedy's assassination. The U.S. Mint moved to honour the fallen president and thus replaced the Benjamin Franklin Half dollar with a new design bearing Kennedy's image. Instantly, it became a collector's item with millions struck in 90% silver that year.
The coin found by the family was a unique variety of the 1964-D Kennedy half dollar. It featured a double die obverse- a minting error where the image was struck twice. Such kinds of errors make the coins a rarity in the numismatic world, especially with them being in excellent condition. As per experts, the coin's value is boosted by its historical significance, pristine condition and the rare double die feature.
As per experts, those dreaming of finding a valuable coin must pay close attention to its details such as mint marks (small letters indicating the U.S. Mint location), dates, and any identifiable anomalies in its design. Minting errors such as double dies, off-centre strikes and missing elements actually hike up the coin's value to unbelievable prices. For those, who want certainty on the uniqueness of their coin can also visit coin grading services to help authenticate and appraise its value.