1966 SMS Kennedy Half Dollar
Strike Type
Coin Details
Auction Record
$13,200 SP68 05-27-2003 Goldberg Auctioneers
Description
The 1966 SMS Kennedy Half Dollar is a special strike half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Kennedy Half Dollars Silver Clad 1965-1970 series. Total mintage reached 2.2 million. The obverse features John F. Kennedy facing left, based on the presidential medal by Gilroy Roberts, while the reverse displays the Presidential Seal — a heraldic eagle with shield, olive branch, and arrows. Designed by Gilroy Roberts/Frank Gasparro. Struck in 40% silver, 60% copper, weighing 11.5 grams, 30.61 mm in diameter, with a 150 reeds edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6846. The Kennedy Half Dollar was rushed into production in early 1964, just weeks after President Kennedy's assassination. The 1964 issues are collected for both historical significance and silver content. The 1964 Accented Hair variety and various proof finishes are notable. The silver-clad 1965-1970 issues contain 40% silver.
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Error Varieties(26)
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-010
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-011
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-012
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-013
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-015
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-016
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-017
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-018
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-019
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-020
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-024
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-025
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-028
1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-036
1966 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003
1966 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006
1966 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013
1966 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-014
1966 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002
1966 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
1966 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005
1966 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006
1966 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007
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