1966 Kennedy Half Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$15,105 MS67+ 11-18-2020 eBay
Description
Part of the Kennedy Half Dollars Silver Clad 1965-1970 series, the 1966 Kennedy Half Dollar is a half dollar from the Philadelphia Mint. The U.S. Mint produced 109.0 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 96% of the year's production. The obverse features John F. Kennedy facing left, based on the presidential medal by Gilroy Roberts and the reverse displays the Presidential Seal — a heraldic eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows. Continued in 40% silver clad without mint marks. The Philadelphia Mint, America's oldest coin-making facility, has struck coins continuously since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $16 to $101 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 40% silver, 60% copper, weighing 11.5 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter, with a 150 reeds edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6709.
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Error Varieties(35)
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-014
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-021
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1966 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001
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1966 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004
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1966 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003
1966 Variety WWHO-001
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CU-50c-1966-01 Cud
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